Assistive Technology
An AT Device is defined by the US Department of Education as 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 functional capabilities of an individual with a disability.
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AT Service includes the processes used in selecting, locating, and using assistive devices and strategies.
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AT Devices and Services promote greater independence for learners with disabilities by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with tasks that these learners were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing.
Forest Lake Assistive Technology Forms
AT Consideration Guide
AT Formal Evaluation Form
AT Formal Evaluation Directions
Parent Questionaire for AT
Teacher Questionaire for AT
AT Action Planning Worksheet
AT Resources for Families
Center for Parent Information and Resources
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Technology for HOME - Offers in-person AT consultation and technical assistance
Tech Talk Letters
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Tech Talk Vol 7, No 2, April 2018, AT for Blind/Visually Impaired.pdf
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Tech Talk, Vol 7, No 1, January 2018, AT Support for Deaf/Hard of Hearing.pdf
About AT
AT FAQs
Center on Technology and Disability
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)
AT Resources for Schools
MN Star Programs Exchange - post a device to sell or donate, or search through listings to find something you need
QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology)
AbleData (Tools and Technologies to Enhance Life)