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What is Assistive Technology?
Any
item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired
commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized,
that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional
capabilities of a child with a disability.
Any service that directly assists a child with a disability
in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive
technology device. The terms includes:
- The evaluation of the needs of a child
with a disability, including a functional evaluation
of the child in the child’s customary environment;
- Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing
for the acquisition of assistive technology devices
by children with disabilities;
- Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing,
adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or replacing
assistive technology devices;
- Coordinating and using other therapies,
interventions, or services with assistive technology
devices, such as those associated with existing education
and rehabilitation plans and program;
- Training or technical assistance for
a child with a disability or, if appropriate that child’s
family;
- 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 children with
disabilities.
For
more information, see the Illinois
State Board of Education's Assistive Technology information
at http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/html/assist_tech.htm.
How
do I know if my student/Child needs assistive technology(A.T.)?
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Equipment Checkout Procedures
Student
specific Assistive Technology is determined through
an Assistive Technology Referral and items are signed
out by each student's Case Manager. (The signature is
primarily for inventory tracking purposes.) Classroom
Assistive Technology may be checked out by a Case Manager
on an as needed basis for a period of time for students
with IEPs. These items are available through the Assistive
Technology Loan Library. Please read additional directions
for classroom checkout procedures on PDF link below.
January 29, 2008href="Content/AT_ClassroomCheckout.pdf" target="_blank">PCCSD
202 A.T. Loan Library: Equipment List and Procedures
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Award-Winning Websites to Assist Students with Their Career Planning
Many capable individuals with disabilities face challenges as they pursue academics and careers. They are underrepresented in many rewarding career fields, including science, engineering, business, and technology. DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. The University of Washington’s DO-IT offers a wonderful online resource for students with disabilities.
Awards and Recognition : DO-IT has received national and regional awards including the National Information Infrastructure Award in Education; the King County Adult Service Agency Award, an Outstanding Program Award from the Washington Association on Post Secondary Education Disability (WAPED); the HealthyWay Best of the Web Award; and the President’s Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring of underrepresented groups. DO-IT was also showcased in the 1997 President’s Summit on Volunteerism and the 1996 NSF Dynamic Partnerships invitational conference.
For students as they consider their future (post-secondary):
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/college_prep.html
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