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(Parents Information and Education Resource)
(Parents Information and Education Resource)
Assistive Technology
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Wood County - This document helps to Identify agencies/resouces that can help you identify and find funding options (located on the Wood County Health Department)
http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health/Doc/CYSHCN%20Assistive%20Technology.pdf
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Just sayin...
Wood County - This document helps to Identify agencies/resouces that can help you identify and find funding options (located on the Wood County Health Department)
http://www.co.wood.wi.us/Departments/Health/Doc/CYSHCN%20Assistive%20Technology.pdf
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WATI - Assessment package- Wisconsin Assistive
Technology Initiative AT checklist can be found at: http://www.wati.org/content/supports/free JILL Gierach MSE ATP Assistive Technology specialist [email protected] iPad Autism Grants Nonprofit Foundation Medical Insurance Coverage You are eligible to receive a iPad and Proloquo2go program paid for through your insurance company. This is available to any child who has difficulty with communication. For more information on how to apply for this go to: http://www.itaalk.org/fundingsources/medicalinsurancecoverage.html ------------------------ Considering Assistive Technology http://nichcy.org/schoolage/iep/meetings/special-factors/considering-at A resource for IEP Teams - check list ------------------------ NICHCY's Assistive Technology Pinterest Board. Aan online pinboard~Organize and share things you love. http://pinterest.com/elaineindc/assistive-technology/ ------------------------ AT for Students with Learning Disabilities. From Great Schools, this resource page will connect you with AT that helps students with learning disabilities with skills such as writing, reading, listening, organization and memory, and more. http://www.greatschools.org/articles/?topics=188&language=EN ------------------------ Road Maps II for Enhancing Employment of Persons with Disabilities Through Assistive Technology Roadmaps II is a report that looks at the issue of AT and employment from the perspective of AT service providers and disability stakeholders who work directly to assist individuals with disabilities. For more information go to: http://www.dol.gov/odep/documents/RoadmapsII.pdf ---------------------- CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology- works to expand learning opportunities for all, especially those with disabilities, through the development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies. www.cast.org (FACETS 6-23-11 Hub) -------------------- REFERENCE POINTS- Technology Resources (From - : Waisman Center HRTW Transition Listserv ) THE RIOT ISSUE FOCUSED ON THE DIGITAL DIVIDE The digital divide refers to the gap between people who have access to technology and people who don't. Have you heard people say self-advocates do not need to use computers and the internet? If you don't have access to technology, you are disconnected from valuable life skills and important information. http://www.theriotrocks.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Riot_Issue_April_2011_FINAL1.pdf ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY 101 Assistive Technology devices are tools that enable people living with disabilities to lead more independent lives. They can be low-tech, such as a magnifying glass, or high-tech, such as a computerized communication system. Here's an overview of what's available and how to choose the best AT tools for your child. http://www.ldonline.org/article/Assistive_Technology_101 FAMILY INFORMATION GUIDE TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & TRANSITION PLANNING This 50 page guide is aimed at providing families with the information they need to effectively prepare for and participate in periods of transition in their children's lives. Individuals may order one free copy of the guide. Additional print copies are available for $10. A discount is available for bulk orders. To request one or more print copies go to http://www.fctd.info/show/order_guides PLAN AHEAD TO GET ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN COLLEGE If your college-bound teen with LD relies on assistive technology, he can get a jump start on college success by scoping out universities' AT policies and offerings - and understanding his rights and responsibilities. Get the scoop. http://www.ncld.org/college-aamp-work/post-high-school-options/transitioning-to-college/getting-access-to-assistive-technology-in-college DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES GUIDANCE ON RIGHTS OF STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance through Dear Colleague Letters to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education along with a Frequently Asked Questions document on the legal obligation to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of technology. This guidance provides information to schools about their responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information go to http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201105-ese.html APPS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION "iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Apps for (Special) Education" gives the app's name, a description of what the app can do, and a link to the app. http://www.abiq.org/autism_apps/iPhone_iPad_iPod-touch_Apps_AUS.pdf GUIDE TO APPS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARALYSIS The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has compiled a list of apps for SmartPhones (including iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry) that benefit people living with paralysis of any kind. The list is constructed from a wide range of apps and includes those that were specifically created for wheelchair users as well as apps that might just improve the quality of life for anyone including people living with paralysis. http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b. 6133767/k.1326/The_Reeve_Foundations_Guide_to_Apps_for_ People_Using_Wheelchairs.htm#Accessibility BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING LAUNCHES EYENOTETAPP The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has developed a free downloadable application (app) to assist the blind and visually impaired denominate US currency. The app is called EyeNoteT. EyeNoteT is a mobile device app designed for Apple iPhone (3G, 3Gs, 4), and the 4th Generation iPod Touch and iPad2 platforms, and is available through the Apple iTunes App Store. More information is available at http://www.eyenote.gov/ STUDY REVEALS FAMILY CAREGIVERS WANT WEB-BASED AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES TO HELP IN CARING FOR LOVED ONES A new study, released by the National Alliance for Caregiving and UnitedHealthcare, found that more than two-thirds of family caregivers who have used some form of technology to help them with caregiving believe Web-based and mobile technologies designed to facilitate caregiving would benefit them. The report, e-Connected Family Caregiver: Bringing Caregiving into the 21st Century, shows that technological advances can lighten the growing financial and emotional burdens many caregivers face. For more information go to http://www.caregiving.org/ REFERENCE POINTS is administered by PACER Center http://www.PACER.org as a technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project. The TATRA Project is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. Readers are invited to send information about new resources on secondary education, transition and vocational rehabilitation topics to [email protected]. Reference Points received initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition http://www.ncset.org/. Visit their web site for a wealth of information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities. Note: There are no copyright restrictions on this document. However, please credit the source and support of federal funds when copying all or part of this material. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the PACER Site: http://www.pacer.org/publications/stc.asp PACER Publications Accessible Instructional Materials: A Technical Guide for Families and Advocates This new PACER guide describes what types of accessible instructional materials (AIM) are available, why a student may need AIM, the process for making decisions about AIM, and what supports are necessary to utilize them effectively. Free to Minnesota families of children with disabilities. Order STC-22. More Accessible Instructional Materials: Basics for Families This new PACER booklet helps parents decide whether their child needs accessible instructional materials (AIM), what specialized format the student needs, how to access these materials, and what supports the student needs to use AIM. Free to Minnesota families of children with disabilities. Order STC-23. More EZ AT 2: Simple Assistive Technology Ideas for Children Ages Birth to Three This new PACER guide for parents and professionals highlights assistive technology that can help infants and toddlers with disabilities participate more fully in daily activities. Free to Minnesota families of children with disabilities. Order STC-24. More |
Adaptive Equipment:
Children’s Miracle Network to help fund? Bureau for the deaf and hard of hearing 842-7693 Dept of Human Services- www.dhs.state.wi.us/sensory Vision: Wisconsin Optomologist Association: www.woa-eyes.org Prevent Blindness Wisconsin www.preventblindnesswisconsin.org/wi New resource for students with visual impairments to support college students with visual impairments http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/ This guide shows how today’s colleges and universities are improving their technology and resources to help students with visual disabilities earn degrees. Also provided:a list of online technology and literary resources students with impairments can use on their own to get ahead. Other key elements include: - A breakdown of technologies central to visually impaired learning - College success tips for students with visual impairments - A detailed look at accommodations colleges are making for fully and partially blind students - A print screen option - Full JAWS compatibility ---------- Helping Students with Visual Impairments http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/helping-students-with-visual-impairments/ The guide was created in part by four experts in the field, who lent their experience and expertise to help us provide students with visual impairments the tips and resources needed to succeed in school. Key updates to our guide include: - An extended list of tips for choosing the right college - An in-depth look at the top assistive technology and tools being used today - Additional scholarships available for students with visual impairments ----------------------------------------- MILC - Midstate Independent Living Centers Fraternal organizations- Jobies @ Masonic Lodge- hearing aides Lions Club - eye exams/ glasses Kiwanis Club Are you looking for equipment or wanting to find a place list you specialized equipment.... Check out the PIER web site - "Equipment" tag - Wish List for kids & adults who have disabilities The purpose of this group is to help recycle assistive technology, durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) and disposable medical supplies to families without access to community-based programs, Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, or who do not have adequate health insurance. If you know a family in need, please post. If you have an item you wish to share, please post. http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/252853138071604/ ------------------ KATY'S KLOSET: http://teamupwithfamilies.org/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180001234&sec_id=180000769 W246 S3244 Industrial Ln., Just off of Sunset Drive in Waukesha. Katy's Kloset Equipment Lending Library is a service of Team Up! With Families. Team Up! supports Katy's Kloset by providing the rent of the warehouse space, office supplies, phones and utilities necessary to keep Katy's Kloset open. There is no paid staff, every member of the Katy's Kloset team are volunteers. Katy's Kloset is usually open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., except for holidays or in the case of severe weather. Appointments can be arranged during the week as well, by appointment only. ----------------------------------- Pediatric Equipment Exchange Source http://www.zachslist.ca/ ---------------------------------- Wish List for kids & adults who have disabilities http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/252853138071604/ ------------------------------------------ The Wisconsin Infant & Children's Statewide Hearing Aid Exchange Service (WISHES) program loans hearing instruments (hearing aids and/or FM systems) for a 6 month period to newly identified deaf and hard of hearing children who are not Medicaid eligible or do not have hearing aid insurance coverage (children ages 0-3 will be given priority). The purpose of the program is to assure that all children identified with a hearing loss have access to auditory development of the brain through high quality hearing instruments soon after identification. http://www.wesp-dhh.wi.gov/wesp/out_wishes.cfm ---------------------------------- Used Equipment marketplace Types of equipment: Any equipment valued at more than $25 will be accepted I.e., wheelchairs, van or bus lifts, adaptive computer equipment, automobiles with adapted controls, bathroom equipment, hospital beds, augmentative communication devices, etc. No equipment will be housed at the UEM office. Peggy Stron CESA2 WATI 448 E. High St Milton, WI 53563 608-758-6232 336 or [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- From FACETS July 2013 newsletter - Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) The US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs created the FCTD to provide information about assistive technology to organizations that work with families of children with disabilities. The FCTD includes a family information guide to assistive technology which is a comprehensive resource for parents/guardians on fund-ing for AT; AT in the IEP; as well as many links to other resources on AT. http://www.fctd.info/ National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) NATRI is an organization supported by the University of Kentucky and the US Depart-ment of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. NATRI conducts research that produces data and products that will help improve the delivery of AT services to stu-dents. In addition to a host of general information, their website includes specific infor-mation for families in their AT Planner: From IEP Consideration to Classroom Implemen-tation. http://natri.uky.edu/resources/reports/repmenu.html TotsNTech TotsNTech is the website for a national research program about AT includes information about adaptations and devices for infants, toddlers and children. Includes resource information, and links to many useful sites. http://tnt.asu.edu Simon Technology Center at PACER The Simon Technology Center (STC) is dedicated to making the benefits of technology more accessible to children and adults with disabilities. Their website connects you to their blog about assistive technology, videos of different assistive technology devices, and a great list of AT website links for further exploring. http://www.pacer.org/stc/ Assistive Technology - Wrightslaw For families who need a very thorough resource regarding all aspects of technology, this is the site for you. Information provided in this article from Wrightslaw will take you to additional resources that go into detail about specific topics such as evaluation, univer-sal design for learning, and accessibility to materials to name a few. http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm |
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