PPT-Assistive Technology for Student Success

Stephanie Robbins MEd Assistive Technology Coordinator Disability Resources and Services 1 Goals and Objectives 2 Share knowledge and resources about a software Kurzweil Education System that may benefit a variety of students . Central Consolidated School District. Alisha Cornick, Director of Technology. cornickal@centralconsolidated.k12.nj.us. Purpose. “The vision of the Central Consolidated School District is to be one of the best school systems in the State of New Jersey.”. Sara . Muharemovic. If your face is like this, FEAR NOT!. Well what is it?. Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.. Presented by . Janet Peters . and . Bryan Ayres. Center for Technology. And Disability . Webinar May . 4, 2015. Session Overview. Key Factors to Consider when Transitioning with . AT. Our Research. Introducing the QIAT-PS . Heather C Markham, MS CS, MS RST. KY OVR Rehabilitation Technologist. *But not the entire 525 pages of the ASNAT 5. th. Edition (2009) by WATI. Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education . 1 A Crash Course on Assistive Technology Evaluations Kyle Slough, MS., CRC Kgslough@live.com Marie Agius, MS., LCAS, CRC Dotym07@students.ecu.edu Melissa Engleman, EdD . E nglemanm@ecu.edu Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center Cognitive Assistive Technology Amanda M. Reinsfelder, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or U. S. Government. Effective Use of Technology to Support Student Success Jeff S. Harmon , Director of e-Learning @ OCC Hatem Akl , CIO @ OCC Lee Kobus , Executive Director of Instructional Technology @ OCC Dr. Christine Martey-Ochola Presenters. Kasie. . Hamman. , General Education Teacher. Sean Kugler, Assistive Technology Specialist. Laura . Leff. -Allen, Special Education Teacher. Amy . Ronn. , Special Education Teacher. Valerie West, Occupational Therapist. Chapter 1 - Assistive Technology Assessment WATI Student Information Guide SECTION 2 Communication 1. Student UCC. . 11. th. December 2013. Assistive Technology: . What is it?. 2. The most commonly used definition is the American definition, which is.  . "Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customised that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". Technology Plan . Why? How?. Marilyn Harren. Director, ACCESS at Collin College. Can a good assistive technology plan assist your students to make progress and save you time?. YES…eventually. !. Why?. TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS. :. Technology Solutions in the Classroom. Annette Carey (. acarey@access.k12.wv.us. ) . Kathy Knighton (. kknighto@access.k12.wv.us. ). West Virginia Department of Education. Office of Special Programs. Washoe County School District . AT Team. Revised October, 2018. School districts must provide AT to students who require devices and services.... IDEA Section 300.105:. Each public agency shall ensure that assistive technology devices and assistive technology devices and services, or both, as those terms are defined in Sections 300.5 and 300.6, are made available to a child with a disability if required as a part of the child’s —. A brief guide for families. Washoe County School District . AT Team. Who am I?? . Special Education teacher by heart and education – 25 years. Bachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education; Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction.