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Kristin Leslie, MAT, OTR/L
Assistive Technology Implementation
Special Education Technology Center
www.cwu.edu/~setc/Consultative Collaborations : Meet with
school teams via phone, video conferencing or on site to help determine appropriate technology to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Lending Library: Loan software, switches, switch accessible toys, augmentative communication devices, alternate keyboards and environmental control devices.
Staff Development: Provide webinars, as well as in-person tech assistance on educational software products. Provide classes on a wide range of AT topics.
Washington Administrative Code
AT Defined Assistive technology device means 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 the functional capabilities of a student eligible for special education. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device.
Assistive technology service means any service that directly assists a student eligible for special education in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
Assistive Technology Service.
WAC 392-172A-01030 (1) The evaluation of the needs of a student, including a functional
evaluation of the student in the student's customary environment
(2) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by students eligible for special education;
(3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices;
(4) Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;
(5) Training or technical assistance for a student eligible for special education or, if appropriate, that student's family; and
(6) Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of that student.
Federal Laws Pertaining to Assistive Technology
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA )
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Low Incidence AT Implementation: Individual level
High Incidence AT Implementation: Building, School, and District level
Common AT Software Supports for Sped Students
Product Description
CoWriter, Word Q Word Prediction Software
Clicker 5/PixWriter Picture Supported Writing Software
WYNN / Kurzweil Optical Character Recognition/Electronic Study Aids
Read Out Loud Text To Speech
Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech to Text
Kidspirtation, Inspiration, Draft Builder
Graphic Organizers/Concept Mapping
Classroom Suite Switch Accessible Program for Academics
Tech Consideration Process
The IEP team must consider and document AT needs at every IEP.
ReferralDiscussion of issues - decide which AT to trialTrialDecisionPurchaseInstallation of softwareTraining of staff and studentImplementation PlanMaintenance and Updates
Where Does Ed Tech Fit into This Process?
What are the barriers?
Money
Time
Training
Follow Through
Installing,..
Barriers with Ed Tech Solutions
Where did the software go?
Networking Nightmares…
Downloading Dilemmas…
Decision Action Needed Staff to Complete
By Comments
CoWriter in all labs at the high school
PurchaseInstall
SPED ED Tech
Dec Work with AT person to ensure accessibility for all
Technology Training
Training for SPED teachers
AT Person Jan In the lab for hands on experience
Train para’sTrain Students
AT PersonAT Person
FebMar
Teaching Strategies
Use on a current assignment Download a Topic Dictionary from Don Johnston website
AT Person Ed Tech
April Gen or SPED teacher should be present
Require to use on weekly AssignmentsRequires weekly download of new Topic Dictionary from Don Johnston Website weekly.
Teacher
Ed Tech
Weekly
Weekly
Ed Tech – Sped Liaison
Facilitate communication between Ed Tech and Sped
Receive Sped tech installation requests and address in a timely manner
Manage Sped Software-inventory with the knowledge of the key function of that software.
Facilitate downloading from key sites to increase the effectiveness and capability of software supports.
"The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your
sources."
Albert Einstein.