Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology – (AT) “Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The IEP team must determine the need for AT. This determination is a process. There are many approaches to evaluating the need for AT. Whatever approach is used, the following is an overview of the steps included in the Assessment process:
- Intake/referral
- Identification of needs
- Identification of desired outcomes
- Skills assessment
- Device trials
- Revisit desired outcomes
- Procurement of device
- Technology implementation
- Follow up/follow along
For children with visual impairments, the use of assistive technology can be foundational to their access of the curriculum and can greatly increase their level of independence.
- Classroom Accommodations
- Communication
- Daily Living
- Orientation and Mobility
- Print Access
- Recreation
Other Resources
- ABC’s of IOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and Beyond!
- Apple Accessibility
- Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
- Braille Displays Supported by iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
- Braille Sense U2 User Model
- Chromebook Accessibility
- Disposition of Assistive Technology Policy
- Full AT Resource Guide
- Google Accessibility
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Microsoft Disability answer desk
- OCALI Assistive Technology Assessment
- University of Kentucky Assistive Technology Toolkit
- WATR (Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources)