Assistive Technology: The Basics

Assistive Technology Annotated Bibliography: Video Tape and Compact Disks.

Assistive Technology for Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs: Introducing the Consortium's Annotated Bibliography of Audiovisual Resources (Consortium Brief 12).

AT Basics. This portion of the Assistive Technology Training On Line website has excellent beginning information including an introduction to assistive technology, technology for special populations, and adapting computers.

The Closing the Gap website offers excellent forums on a variety of topics related to assistive technology. It is also has a searchable data base, but there is an annual fee to access it. Information about subscribing to the Closing the Gap newsletter is on the website.

Cunningham, L and Kelly, RM. Assistive Technology: A Handout for Teachers. The National Association of School Psychologists has a short explanation of AT that is very helpful. It includes a list of questions that should be asked during a functional evaluation of the need for AT.

Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT). This website offers a wealth of information in its resources section as well as access to the QIAT discussion list. The online discussion list is an excellent forum to keep current with new developments in AT and the latest websites and other resources.

Resource Guide for Teachers and Administrators about Assistive Technology. WATI has a free 24 page booklet explaining assistive technology. It is designed for general education staff. It can be downloaded and copied.