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Connections - Programs; Newsletters; Websites

Universal Design for Learning - http://www.udlcenter.org/

Autism Newsletter  -   http://autismnow.org/

Louisiana State Department of Education  - http://www.doe.state.la.us/

Described Caption Media Program -  http://www.dcmp.org/

Northwest Region Assistive Technology Center - http://www.nwatcenter.com

Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network - http://www.latan.org/

Decision-Making Tools Interactive tools that can be used by teams.  
    AIM Navigator- facilitates the process of decision-making for an individual student by IEP teams.
     AIM Explorer- a free downloadable simulation tool that combines grade-level digital text with access features common to most text readers and supported reading software.
http://aim.cast.org


 
Bossier Parish Assistive Technology
Adams, Shona AT/SPED Facilitator
Stafford, Kimberly (318) 549-6109 Augmentative Communication Specialist
Walker, Julia (318) 549-6140 AT Facilitator/Instructional Strategist

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive technology (often abbreviated as AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
 
  • AT can be low tech like communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt.
  • AT can be high tech such as special purpose computers.
  • AT can be hardware such as attachment devices (mounting systems), and positioning devices.
  • AT can be computer hardware, like special switches, keyboards, and pointing devices.
  • AT can be computer software such as screen-readers or communication software.
  • AT can be inclusive or specialized learning materials and curriculum aids.
 
Different disabilities require different assistive technology. Eligibility decisions regarding AT for students are made in the IEP or as part of the pupil appraisal process.
 
Assistive technology includes products and services to help people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, etc.

Note: Information taken from the ATIA web resources.

Examples of AT

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Aislinn Kimbrough Overcoming Dyslexia

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Bossier AT in Action

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Assistive Technology Locker

PPT, Word, Excel Viewers [Go]
Acrobat Reader [Go]

A Math's Dictionary for Kids 2010 Information
12/20/10 - Julia Walker
AT - Personal Choices
12/14/12 - Julia Walker
AT Forms
8/24/12 - Julia Walker
domogoanimate
12/21/10 - Julia Walker
Domogoanimate Information
12/20/10 - Julia Walker
edmodo
5/17/13 - Julia Walker
Free websites
12/20/10 - Kimberly Stafford
Google Options
12/20/10 - Kimberly Stafford
Internet Smorgasbord
12/20/10 - Julia Walker
Natural Reader Information
12/20/10 - Julia Walker
pocketmod
5/17/13 - Julia Walker
Student Resources
9/26/12 - Julia Walker
teacher tube
11/14/12 - Julia Walker
Training Information; Handouts; website references
7/20/12 - Julia Walker
Tumble Books
12/20/10 - Julia Walker
typing web tutor
11/2/12 - Julia Walker
Wordsmyth
12/20/10 - Julia Walker

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