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AT Awareness

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AT awareness day poster image Assistive Technology is defined as "any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commerically off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities." Federal Register, August 19, 1991,p. 41272.

For more information you can contact your local FDLRS Center at www.fdlrs.org

One quick resource link:

Exploring New Territories - Technology Resources for Struggling Students and Students with Disabilities

David Davis, FDLRS Technology Coordinating Unit

Curriculum Area	AT Solutions	LINK and or OTHER INFORMATION
Augmentative and Alternative Communication	Creating Visual Scenes	Link to Handout from ATIA - Click here
	Developing Communication Skills for Children Who Face Severe Multiple Challenges: Partner-Assisted Scanning with PODD Dr. Linda Burkhart	LindaBurkhart09.pdf - Handout from Worksop Podd_Communication_books.pdf Information about PODD http://www.lindaburkhart.com/ Main website Ordering Information http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/27918 http://www.cpec.org.au/resources.html
	FDLRS Region 3 Wiki's Literacy, Thematic Units, Visual Supports, Dynamic Displays	Thematic Visual Supports http://fdlrsregion3thematicvisuals.wikispaces.com/ Visual Supports for Communication http://fdlrsregion3visualsupports.wikispaces.com/ Supports for Curriculum http://fdlrsregion3curriculumvisuals.wikispaces.com/ Supports for Dynamic Display Devices http://fdlrsregion3dynamicdisplaypages.wikispaces.com/
	Adapted Learning - link to Mayer Johnson - Boardmaker Sharing Site	http://www.adaptedlearning.com/
	AAC Users As Authors by Caroline Musselwhite Tips, Tricks and Strategies	www.aacintervention.com
Computer Access		http://www.lakefolks.org/cnt/ Create your own on screen keyboard - with word prediction -- FOR FREE
	Selecting Software for Students with Learning Disabilities Identify specific characteristics of learning deficits Identifies key characteristics of effective software to remediate deficits	Click here to download the handout
	What's New At Ablenet Wireless Computer Access	Click here to view their computer access products.

Positioning & Mobility	Delaware Information Page and Links	http://www.dati.org/info/seatposmob.html
Visual Aids	Delaware Information Page and Links	http://www.dati.org/info/aidsforlowvision.html
Daily Living	Delaware Information Page and Links	http://www.dati.org/info/aidsfordailyliving.html
Environmental Controls	Delaware Information Page and Links	http://www.dati.org/info/switchesandECU.html
Recreation/Leisure	Links to Games Online	http://www.uen.org/k12student/interactives.shtml
Reading & Curriculum Literacy	Reading Gumbo Integrating visual supports and literacy instruction	http://eyesplease.com Augmentative Resources
	Reading Curriculum for Students with Cognitive Impairments	http://www.attainmentcompany.com/xcart/home.php?cat=252
	Adapted Literacy Activity Kits to Purchase	http://aacinnovations.com/catalog.aspx
	Tips, Directions & Photos Ideas for using AAC in literacy activities	CLICK TO VISIT
	Recipes for Success Remixed Book of ideas for incorporating AAC in literacy activities.	CLICK TO VISIT THE SITE
Literacy	Accessible On-line Books	http://www.alltogetherwecan.com/accessiblebooks
Planning Docs	download a planning document that will assist you when developing thematic units	Thematic_Unit_Plan.doc
OTHER	Tammy Worcester Favorite Tips, Tricks and Tools	Web Tools - Free websites that includes music, photos, file sharing, and publishing Google Tips and Tricks - A variety of resources using Google and iGoogle.
OTHER	Universal Design for Learning	BookBuilder - Free online tool enables educators to develop their own digital books to support reading instruction Web Strategy Tutor - A free online tool to support students and teachers doing reading and research on the Internet.