Useful Links

Consideration of Assistive Technology Needs

Websites:

• Iris Center — iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/at/chalcycle.htm

• Tots ‘n Tech Research Institute – https://inclusiveschools.org/tots-n-tech-assistive-technology-for-infants-and-toddlers     

• University of Illinois at Chicago AT Process in Schools https://sites.google.com/uic.edu/problem-solving-assistive-tech

Specific Items from websites:

• Assistive Technology Internet Modules, search for:  AT Consideration in the IEP Process. www.atinternetmodules.org
• Georgia Project for Assistive Technology, Consideration Resources including forms, videos, and other resources, https://gpat.gadoe.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/default.aspx

• Oregon Technology Access Program, AT Consideration Guide, www.otap-oregon.org/Pages/Considerations.aspx

• University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, UCONN, CONNSense Report, Free online assistive technology tools to help with reading, writing, and math. https://connsensereport.com/2022/08/15/free-online-assistive-technology-tools-to-help-with-reading-writing-and-math/

• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative:  WATI Consideration Guide http://www.wati.org/free-publications/assistive-technology-consideration-to-assessment

• SETT Scaffold for consideration of AT needs. www.joyzabala.com

YouTube videos:

• Best FREE Assistive Technology for Students, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQL7_Gte4Tw

• Parents Helping Parents, Assistive Technology Consideration for the IEP, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM2cxZCSrJ0

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Assessment of Assistive Technology Needs

Websites:

• Communication Matrix – www.communicationmatrix.org

• Sifts by OCALI – https://sifts.ocali.org/ 

• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative — www.wati.org

• AT Toolbox from Technology to unlock Potential, http://www.techpotential.net/attoolbox

Specific Items from Websites:

• Assistive Technology Internet Modules Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), search for: AT Assessment Process in the school environment. www.atinternetmodules.org

• AT Assessment Resources from the Colorado Department of Education  (SWAAC) http://www.swaaac.com/assistive-technology-assessment
• Bowser, G. and Reed, P. Assistive Technology Extended Assessment.  www.otap-oregon.org/Pages/Assessment.aspx
• Bowser, G. and Reed, P. (2007). Hey! Can I Try That? Student workbook. https://educationtechpoints.org/knowledge-base/resources-for-at-trial-periods

• DeCoste, D. & Wilson, L. B. (2012). Protocol for Accommodations in Reading. Volo, IL: Don Johnston, Inc. www.donjohnston.com/products/par/index.html

• Feature Match chart and case study for Augmentative Communication, Boston Children’s Hospital, https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/augmentative-communication-program/downloads

• Feature match overview. University of Wisconsin, Waisman Center, https://www.aacpdm.org/UserFiles/file/IC2-Marx-22.pdf 

• Gierach, J. (Ed.). (2009).  Assessing Students’ Need for Assistive Technology, 5^th edition. www.wati.org/?pageLoad=content/supports/free/index.php

• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, (2017). Assessment Forms http://www.wati.org/free-publications/assistive-technology-consideration-to-assessment

• Zabala, J. SETT Scaffolds, www.joyzabala.com 

YouTube videos:

• Dyslexia and assistive technology in schools, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRKvGebDUCA

• How Assistive Technology Supports Students with Disabilities, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CThsnREAcf4

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Assistive Technology in the IEP

• Design to Learn, Design to Learn IEP Development Guide, https://designtolearn.com/IEP.pdf

Websites:

• Georgia Program for Assistive Technology. Documenting AT in the IEP, https://gpat.gadoe.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/Documenting-Need-forAssistive-Technology.aspx

• OSEP Ideas that Work; Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities — https://osepideasthatwork.org/federal-resources-stakeholders/tool-kits/tool-kit-teaching-and-assessing-students-disabilities

• Understanding Special Education; IEP Collaboration techniques — www.understandingspecialeducation.com/iep-collaboration.html

Specific Items from Websites:

• Education Tech Points, Documenting Services within the IEP:  Beyond Goals and Objectives, https://educationtechpoints.org/wp-content/uploads/Documenting-Services-in-the-IEP-4-11-19.pdf

• Education Tech Points, Questions to Facilitate AT Decision Making, https://educationtechpoints.org/knowledge-base/resources-about-at-in-educational-plans

• Ohio Center for Autism and Low incidence (OCALI), Writing Assistive Technology into the IEP, https://www.ocali.org/up_doc/AT_Resource_Guide_6.pdf

•  Reading Rockets, Assistive Technology and the IEP, https://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-and-iep

• Understood, The Difference between IEP meetings and Parent-teacher conferences, https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-iep-meetings-and-parent-teacher-conferences

• Understood, Checklist: What to Ask the School Before Choosing a Tool or Device, https://www.understood.org/en/articles/checklist-what-to-ask-the-school-before-choosing-a-tool-or-device

YouTube videos:

• Intro to Assistive Technology from the Center on Technology and Disability, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-1ZM4J2aSw

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Assistive Technology Implementation

Websites:

• CAST: Accessible Educational Materials: Tools and Resources — https://aem.cast.org   

• High Incidence Accessible Technology (HIAT) Montgomery County Public Schools — www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/

• PrAACtical AAC Implementation in the Classroom, http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/boosting-aac-implementation-in-the-classroom-6-things-to-try

Specific Items from Websites:

• Assistive technology ideas from Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/2181499809350330/

• Bowser, G., Assistive Technology Implementation Plan, www.otap-oregon.org 

• Bowser, G. & Zabala, J. (2005). SETT and Re-SETT: Concepts for AT Implementation. In the ConnSENSE Bulletin. www.connsnesebulletin.com/resett.html

• DeCoste, D.C., Reed, P., & Kaplan, M. (2005). Assistive Technology Teams: Many Ways to Do it Well. Roseburg, OR: National Assistive Technology in Education Network (NATE). www.natenetwork.org (free download available, or print copy may be purchased).

• Implementation form (from the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology) http://archives.doe.k12.ga.us/DMGetDocument.aspx/AT%20Intervention%20Plan.pdf?p=6CC6799F8C1371F62B7A48C944D9E1A7C3F9E4F2510D9C73E621F70170EDD4C4&Type=D

• Reed, P.  Bowser, G. and Korsten, J. (2002). How Do You Know It?  How Can You Show It? https://www.educationtechpoints.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-You-Know-It-Show-It.pdf

• Quick Guides and Video Tutorials, High Incidence Accessible Technology (HIAT), https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat-tech/tech-guides/

• Zabala, J. SETT Framework. www.joyzabala.com

YouTube videos:

• Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX6ss4pos64

• Parent Reading Webinar,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqNOPQYd2E&t=1s

• Parent Writing Webinar,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW48U6ykXN8&t=320s

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Evaluation of Effectiveness of Assistive Technology

Websites:

• AAC Institute — www.aacinstitute.org
• University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. ATOMS Project: Assistive Technology Outcomes Measure Systems Design — www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms

Specific Items from websites:

• Bowser, G. & Reed, P. (2007). Hey! Can I Try That? https://educationtechpoints.org/wp-content/uploads/HeyCanITryThat.pdf

• National Assistive Technology in Education Network (NATE). Blank forms for data collection. https://www.natenetwork.org/forms-and-tools/

• Reed, P.  Bowser, G. and Korsten, J. (2002). How Do You Know It?  How Can You Show It? https://www.educationtechpoints.org/wp-content/uploads/How-Do-You-Know-It-Show-It.pdf

•  Zabala, J.S., & Korsten, J.E. (1999). Assistive Technology Implementation and Evaluation Planning Guide. https://www.joyzabala.com/_files/ugd/70c4a3_1797dda70f844a03b8a850265c8ff104.pdf 

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 Assistive Technology Transition

Websites:

• Association of Higher Education and Disabilities — www.ahead.org

• LD Online — www.ldonline.org

• National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) — www.nsttac.org

• Quality Indicators for AT in Post Secondary Education — www.qiat-ps.org

• Technical Assistance on Transition and Rehabilitation Act Project — www.pacer.org/tatra

Specific Items from websites:

• Hess, J., & Gutierrez, A.M. Family Center on Technology and Disabilities:  Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology and Transition Planning. https://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Family-Information-Guide-to-Assistive-Technology-and-Transition-Planning.pdf

• ISTE: The National Educational Technology Standards Project, www.iste.org/standards 

• Transition and self-advocacy:  https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/transition-school-work/transition-and-self-advocacy

•  Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative, Teacher Resource and Transition Portfolios, http://www.wati.org/free-publications/other-materials

YouTube videos:

• Assistive Technology tools for College-Bound Students with Learning Differences, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brD9eVIY8Ws

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Administrative Support of Assistive Technology Services

Websites

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education programs —www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html?src=mr

• Wrightslaw – www.wrightslaw.com

Specific Items from websites:

• Assistive Technology Model Operating Guidelines for Oregon https://www.otap-oregon.org/Pages/OTAPPublications.html  

• DeCoste, D.C., Reed, R. & Kaplan, M. (2005). Assistive technology Teams: Many ways to do ti well. www.natenetwork.org

• Alt+Shift, Assistive Technology Skills inventory, competencies for various providers, https://www.altshift.education/sites/default/files/2021-07/Assistive%20Technology%20Skills%20Inventory%20v3%20%281%29.pdf

• Minnesota Department of Education, (2019). Minnesota Assistive Technology Manual Update. https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/sped/tech/  

YouTube videos:

• Jane Velkovski: The life-changing power of assistive technologies/TED, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItGGGN4jeYE

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Professional Development and Training in Assistive Technology

Websites:

• Assistive Technology Internet Modules developed by OCALI and other collaborators, free, online professional development, http://www.atinternetmodules.org

•  ATIA Conference – Orlando, Florida – https://www.atia.org    

• Closing the Gap Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota –  www.closingthegap.com

• The Iris Center for Training Enhancements, module on AT —iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/at/chalcycle.htm

• SET-BC, https://www.setbc.org/resources/

• Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University Northridge (CSUN) Conference, San Diego, California – www.csun.edu/cod/

Specific Items from Websites

• AbleNet on-demand professional development. Free recorded webinars, https://www.ablenetinc.com/ableu-recorded-webinars/

• Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, open access, online journal of peer reviewed papers. https://www.atia.org/home/at-resources/atob/

• ATIA Learning Center, courses available online including complimentary courses, https://www.atia.org/path-lms/?pathPage=%2Fatia%2Fcourses

•  North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, Critical issue:  providing professional development for effective technology use, www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te1000.htm

• Reed, P., Bowser, G., & Kaplan, M. (2009). Assistive Technology Trainer’s Handbook. Roseburg, OR: National Assistive Technology in Education Network (NATE). https://www.natenetwork.org/manuals-and-forms/