Transcript Assistive Technology

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Local Assistive Technology Team (LAT)
Assistive Technology Definition (AT)
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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
function capabilities of a child with a
disability.
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IDEA Section 602
What this means
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Any tool or device that a student with a
disability uses to do a task that he/she
could not do otherwise without it. It can
make the task easier, faster or done in a
better way.
The device can be “lite” tech such as a
pencil grip or as expensive as a computer.
Assistive Technology is a tool. It
will never replace good teaching.
It serves to give struggling
students and those with a
disability a way to be successful
with the curriculum.
Who benefits from Assistive Tech
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Any student with a disability from mild to severe.
Any student with reading, writing, math,
communications, vision, hearing, or motor
problems
ESOL students
Students with 504 plans
Struggling students who do not qualify for ESE
services
Assistive technology when
matched correctly to a student’s
need will make your job easier
The FCAT Benefit
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AT integrated with good strategies will
have the greatest impact on students who
score low on the FCAT
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These students will have the greatest effect on
your school scores
Did you know the State of
Florida allows a variety of
assistive technology tools that
may be used on the FCAT by
students with disabilities?
*These tools must be listed on the
students IEP and used daily as part of
instructional strategies.
Legal Responsibilities for ESE
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The school district is mandated by state and
federal law (Individual with Disability
Education Act) to determine if a student
with disability needs assistive technology
This determination is made by the IEP
Team
AT Legislation
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Tech Act (PL 100 407) Technology Related
Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Act
ADA (PL 101-336) Americans with
Disabilities Act
IDEA-Individual with Disabilities
Education Act
AT Evaluation for ESE Students
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A student may be identified by a teacher,
therapist, or parent
The school support team ie… teacher, SLP, OT or
PT determines FIRST if the need can be met at
the school level.
A referral is submitted to the Local Assistive
Technology Team (LATS)
The LATS will review the case and either request
further information from the school or set up an
appointment to evaluate the student.
AT Purchase for ESE Students
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The school district is required to provide the
assistive technology if it is necessary to meet IEP
goals
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The device may go home if the IEP team determines
that it is necessary to receive FAPE
Some students may receive funds from private
insurance or Medicaid
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These devices are then the property of the family
AT Acquisition for Non ESE Student
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School technology funds
Other school funds
Grants
Community groups
Fund Raiser
The Local Assistive Technology Team
(LATS)
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Joanne Stidham- Speech Language Pathologist (LEAD)
Lourdes Day- Technology Specialist-FDLRS
Lorrie Prince –Speech Language Diagnostician
Judy Sanders- Occupational Therapist –ESE
Contacting the LAT team
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The LAT team will consult and train school staff
Contact them at ESE 534-0934
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OR
FDLRS 647-4258
Accommodation vs Modification
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Accommodation is changing HOW the student
learns
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EX-Setting, time, length of assignment, AT
General diploma
Modification is changing WHAT the student
learns
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EX-4th grade math in an Algebra class
Special diploma
Assistive Technology Consideration
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Ask the right questions?
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What specifically does the student need to
do?
What is he/she currently using?
What specific IEP goal must the child meet?
Evaluation, Practice, Opportunities,
and Review
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AT should be evaluated in the child’s
natural setting
Success of AT comes with daily
opportunities
AT integral part of the curriculum
Continuous review of technology
effectiveness
Assistive Technology Groups
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Two Major Groups
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Assistive Technology (Curriculum and
Instructional Tools)
Augmentative Tools and
Devices(Communication)
Assistive Technology Range
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Range
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Lite tech (LoTTIE Kit)
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Easily accessible
Low cost
Used by Peers
High Tech
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Very task specific
Higher cost
Sometimes makes student feel “different” from peers
Types of Assistive Technology
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Reading
Writing(Motor)
Writing (Composing)
Math
Organizing/Studying
Computer Access
Communication
Self Help
Reading
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High lighter tape
Reading guides
Color filters
Picture /symbol text match
Scan and read software
Changes in text size, fonts, spacing, color
and background
Highlighter Tape
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Highlighter tape can be used to
highlight directions, important
formulas, or to separate questions
from a series of answers.
Unique accommodations
Cost $2.00 a roll
Reading Guides
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Reading guides can help the student
track words while reading material in
the FCAT booklet.
Cost $ 9.00 set of 5
Color Filters
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Colored filters may help a student
with perceptually based reading
problems overcome print or
background distortion.
Cost $25 for See It Right Demo Kit
Reading
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Adapted Ruler
Digital Recorder
Magnifiers
Reading Stand
Page Tabs
Digital Recorder
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Assists a students when providing
oral responses to FCAT questions.
Helps the proctor accurately record
each response.
Cost $20.95
Magnifier
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A magnifier will enlarge images of
maps, drawing, patterns and letters
used in the test booklet.
Cost $1.95
Reading Stand
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Reading Stands or Page Ups helps
the student position the test booklet
for better viewing
Cost $6.95
Writing- Motor Aspects
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Pencil grips
Evo or lighted pen
Magic Rub
Writing guides
Slant boards
Raised line paper
Portable word processor
Voice recognition
Pencil Grip
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Pencil grips encourage proper handpencil positioning during writing. It
also provides greater comfort,
legibility, speed, and reduces hand
fatigue.
Cost $9.95 (set) or $.50 each
Writing Guides
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A writing guide will help the student
keep their writing on the lines and
produce a legible response when
responding in the FCAT answer book.
Cost $4.50(page guide)
Cost $1.50 (signature)
Raised Line Paper
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Raised Line Paper provides a student
with visual or tactile guidelines.
Cost $16.50
Portable Word Processors
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An alternative keyboard will help a
student, who cannot respond orally or
who cannot produce a handwritten
response, type answers to FCAT
assessment items.
Cost $199.00
Writing –Composing
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Stickies
Writing templates
Webbing and outline software
Hand held spell checkers
Word processor with auditory feedback
Word prediction software
Math
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Grid paper
Talking Calculators
Abacus / Number lines
Grip ruler
Math practice software
Math Grids
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Math grids provide more space for
computations and help the student
organize and align computational
steps.
Cost $10.00
Talking Calculator
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A talking calculator reads back
entries and answers to aid a student
who needs auditory help in
calculation.
Cost $20.95
Adapted Grip Ruler
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An adapted ruler will help a student
with poor hand or finger dexterity
grasp and manipulate a ruler for
those FCAT assessment items where
measurement is required.
Cost $1.00
Organizing/Studying
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High lighters
Color coding system
Page Tabs
Print or picture schedule
Hand held scanners
Page Tab
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Tabs give the student an easier way
to grip the page and helps the
student quickly locate important
material.
Unique accommodation
Cost $3.50
Computer Access
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Extended or mini keyboard
Track balls or joystick mouse
Switch Interface
Voice recognition
Word predication or expansion
On screen scanning
Communication
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Picture symbols
Voice output devices
Eye gaze frame
Device with speech synthesis
Daily Living
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Non slip materials
Adaptive devices for feeding and hygiene
Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Reflection
How can you integrate lite tech
into your instruction?
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