Assistive Technology: Implementation and Training

Implementation: Resources

• Assistive Technology Training Online: AT Basics. http://www.atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics.php
• Bowser, G., Assistive Technology Implementation Plan, http://www.otap-oregon.org
• Burkhart, L.: Technology Integration in Education, http://www.lburkhart.com
• CAST: Tools and Resources, http://www.cast.org
• Closing the Gap: Forums, http://www.closingthegap.com
• Center for Technology in Education: http://cte.jhu.edu
• Georgia Project for Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology Resource Guide http://www.gpat.org
• Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, Planning and Implementation Summary, http://www.isd194.k12.mn.us/se/tech.shtml
• QIAT: Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology listserv and website, http://www.qiat.org
• THE journal, http://www.thejournal.com
• University of Kentucky, AT Implementation Worksheet, http://edsrc.uky.edu/www/ukatii/sample/AT_Implementation_tools.pdf
• Utah Interagency Assistive Technology Implementation and Reference Guide http://www.usor.state.ut.us/ucat/guidefinal.pdf
• Zabala, J.: SETT Framework, http://www.joyzabala.com

Implementation: Commercially Available Materials

• Bowser, G and Reed, P. Education Tech Points: A Framework for Assistive Technology Planning http://www.edtechpoints.org
• Journal of Special Education Technology http://jset.unlv.edu
• Light, J and Binger, C. Building Communicative competence with Individuals Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Paul Brooks Publishing, http://www.brookespublishing.com
• Reed, P, Bowser, G and Korsten. How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It?, (chapters 2 and 6 ) Attainment Company, http://www.attainmentcompany.com
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative: Designing Environments for Successful Kids http://www.wati.org
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative: Showcasing Assistive Technology in Wisconsin http://www.wati.org

Training: Resources

• This portion of the Georgia Learning Center website offers useful information on integrating technology into the classroom.
• The Georgia Project for Assistive Technology has over 100 video clips that show children using assistive technology. These were developed in a collaborative effort with Valdosta State University.
• This website by Linda Burkhart has a focus on Technology Integration in Education with many excellent examples and suggestions.
• ATSTAR, http://www.atstar.org Contact ATSTAR staff to ask about the ATSTAR online curriculum for AT Assessment.
• Assistive Technology Training Online Project http://atto.buffalo.edu/ ATTO has numerous online tutorials and links to other tutorial sites.
• Michigan’s Assistive Technology Resource (MATR), http://www.cenmi.org/matr/
• Project Access: Accessing Curriculum Content for Special Education Students http://web.utk.edu/~access/whyAT.html
• SET-BC, Product Information Resources, http://www.setbc.org/resources/default.html
• Valdosta State University and Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT), Teacher Resource Bank http://www.teacherresourcebank.com, video resources: http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/spe/ATRB/Educators.htm,
• GPAT Assistive Technology Resource Guide with videos of AT Solutions: http://coefaculty.valdosta.edu/spe/ATRB/AT_considerati_resource.htm
• Texas Assistive Technology Network, Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Training Module http://www.texasat.net
• The Writing Process, http://www.psesd.wednet.edu/write_process/Write_PC/writepr.htm

Training: Commercially Available Materials

• California State University at Northridge (CSUN) Training programs and Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program, http://www.csun.edu/cod/training/
• Discover IDEA - Supporting Achievement for Children with Disabilities: An IDEA Practices Resource Guide (Pathway Guide) by Iliad and Aspire, http://www.ideapractices.org/resources/detail.php?id=22265
• Discover IDEA: Supporting Achievement for Children with Disabilities IDEA, Video by Iliad and Aspire, http://www.ideapractices.org/resources/detail.php?id=2048
• Discover IDEA CD 2002, http://www.ideapractices.org/resources/detail.php?id=22144
• Guskey, T. (2000) Evaluating Professional Development, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc.
• Making Assessment Accommodations: A Toolkit for Educators by Aspire/Iliad IDEA Partnership Projects, http://www.ideapractices.org/resources/detail.php?id=2056

Tutorials

• This section of the Assistive Technology Training On Line website contains tutorials on Reading and Writing tools (Clicker 4, Co:Writer 4000, IntelliKeys, IntelliTalk II Part 1 and 2, Overlay maker, Microsoft Word, and Write:OutLoud), Tools for Visually Impaired (JAWS for Windows, BrailleNote, and ZoomText Xtra), and Tools for Creating Talking Books (Clicker 4, HyperStudio 4, and PowerPoint). There are also links to many other websites that offer tutorials.
• This section of the Iowa Area Education Agency 267 website contains tutorials on BoardMaker, Co:Writer 4000, Inspiration, Scan n Read 1.06 (Mac), Scan n Read 7, and Write:OutLoud 3.0