Assistive Technology Tools

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Assistive Technology Tools softwareAssessment

• Cindy Nankee
• CESA 3 WATI Consultant
• cnankee_at_cesa3.k12.wi.us
• www.wati.org

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Agenda

• Intro
• Course outline
• ASNAT
• Online Lending Library
• NIMAS

• AT in the IEP
• STAGES
• ATLAS
• EvaluWare
• TASP

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Course Intro

• 7 sessions
• 1 or 2 credits from Viterbo
• objecdtives
• assignment

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Session Objectives

• Participants will develop
• Knowledge of best practices in the area of AT
• Competence in the use of AT assessment tools
• Competence in the use of AT tools and software

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Session Objectives

• Participants will develop
• Ability to instruct students in the use of AT
• Ability to integrate AT into the classroom
• Ability to mentor and in-service fellow peers

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Final Assignment

• Paper summary of pre post assessment, materials
  used, results of AT use, what you have learned.
• Class presentation 10-15 min.
• Video pre and post session
• Show any materials you may have developed
• Demonstrate curriculum infusion/ class inclusion
• Plan AT in-service at your school

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Session I Assignment

• Select target student video release
• Select AT focus (reading/writing/AAC)
• Video tape 3-5 min. student activity you
  anticipate being your focus
• Assess using one of the tools covered today
• Select and check out materials from loan library
• Schedule instructor visit

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Assessment

• Assessment a group of activities conducted to
  determine a childs Specific needs.
• Evaluation a group of activities conducted to
  determine a childs eligibility for special
  education.

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ASNAT

• Assessing Students Needs for Assistive Technology
• A Resource Manual for School District Teams
• WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative)
• www.wati.org

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ASNAT

• Assessment Process
• AT for
• Computer Access
• Writing
• Communication
• Reading
• Recreation, Leisure ADLs
• Positioning Seating Mobility
• Vision Hearing

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ASNAT

• Writing AT into the IEP
• Funding AT
• Appendix
• References
• Vendors
• WATI product Catalog
• Assessment Forms

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The LawIDEA 2004
Laws and Policy The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) aligns
IDEA closely to the No Child Left Behind Act
(NCLB), helping to ensure equity, accountability
and excellence in education for children with
disabilities. While regulations implementing the
IDEA 2004 are being prepared, the regulations
implementing the 1997 law remain in effect, to
the extent that they are consistent with the IDEA
2004 statute. (http//www.ed.gov/policy/speced/gui
d/idea/idea2004.html)
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Assistive Technology

• Each public agency shall ensure that assistive
  technology devices or assistive technology
  services or both, as those terms are defined .
  Are made available to a child with a disability
  as required as a part of the childs
• Special Education
• Related Service
• Supplementary aids and services
• 602 (26) (A)(B) and (29) (A)(B)

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AT Law affecting Schools

• Assistive Technology Device
• 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 children with disabilities. 602
  (1) (A)
• EXCEPTION- The term does not include a medical
  device that is surgically implanted, or the
  replacement of such device. 602 (1) (B)

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Assistive Technology Service

• Any service that directly assists a child with a
  disability in the selection, acquisition, or use
  of an assistive technology device. Includes
• Evaluation of needs including a functional
  evaluation, in the childs customary environment
• Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for
  the acquisition of the AT devices
• Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing,
  adapting. Applying, maintaining, repairing or
  replacing of AT devices

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• Coordinating with other therapies, interventions,
  or services with AT devices
• Training or technical assistance for a child with
  disabilities, or where appropriate that childs
  family and
• Training and technical assistance for
  professionals, employers or others who provide
  services to employ, or are substantially involved
  in the major life functions of children with
  disabilities. 602 (2) (A-F)

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National Instructional MaterialsAccessibility
Standard

• Provide instructional materials to persons with
  print disabilities in a timely manner.
• 2 years after enactment or July1, 2007
• State educational agency (SEA) is required to
• Contract with publishers to provide the National
  Instructional Materials Access Center with
  electronic files of print materials
• OR
• Purchase materials from publishers in specialized
  formats.
• 613 (a)(6)(A) and (B) and 612 (a)(23)

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AT Roles and Responsibilities

• Range of situations
• No one responsible for AT
• One person responsible for AT - little or no
  reduction in responsibilities
• One person with some reduction in
  responsibilities
• Small team with some reduction in
  responsibilities
• Building level teams
• Well trained AT teams in each building with
  back-up from district AT team!

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Consideration

• IDEA 97 added the requirement that each IEP Team
  consider the need for assistive technology as
  part of the consideration of special factors.
• The IEP Team shall
• consider whether the child requires assistive
  technology devices and services.

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Consider American Heritage Dictionary

• To think carefully about, to form an opinion
  about, or to look at thoughtfully!

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Consideration vs. Assessment

• Consideration short discussion
• Assessment detailed look at abilities and
  difficulties, demands of environment and tasks

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Consideration Guide

• Brief process
• More than someone saying does not apply to my
  students
• 1 Person on an IEP team must have some knowledge
  about assistive technology
• Most of the IEP should be completed after the
  consideration occurs

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Consideration Conclusions

1. Current interventions are working and nothing new
   is needed
2. AT is already being used and is functioning. AT
   is written into IEP.
3. New AT should be tried. Describe type of
   assistive technology to be used on a trial
   basis-- including features.
4. IEP team does not know enough to make a decision.
   Need to gather more info.

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WATI Consideration Guide
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Tools for the Team

• AT Checklist
• AT Consideration Wheel
• How Do You Know It? How do You Show It?
• Closing the Gap Resource Directory 15.
  www.closingthegap.com
• DESK
• www.abledata.com

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AT Checklist

• Computer Access
• Writing
• Motor Aspects of Writing
• Composing Written Material
• Communication
• Reading
• Studying
• Math

• Recreation Leisure
• Activities of Daily Living
• Mobility
• Positioning and Seating
• Vision
• Hearing

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AT Consideration Wheel

• Federal definitions/ resources/AT continuum
• Developed by Technology and Media )Division (TAM)
  of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
• http//www.cec.sped.org/bk/catalog2/best_sellers.h
  tml

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www.abledata.com
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Skip ahead to AT categoriescome back to
assessment
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Computer Access

• Keyboard using accessibility options
• Word prediction, abbreviation expansion
• Keyguard
• Arm supports
• Trackball/trackpad
• Alternative keyboard
• Mouth stick
• Switch with morse code
• Switch with scanning
• Voice recognition software

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Computer Access
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Writing

• Motor Aspects of Writing
• Composing Written Material

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Motor Aspects of Writing

• Regular pencil/pen with adaptive grip
• Adapted paper
• Slant board
• Prewritten words and phrases
• Templates
• Portable word processors
• Computer with word processing software
• Voice recognition software to word process

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Adapted pen/pencil/paper

• Use Wikki Stix
• Writing guides
• Rubber stamps
• Raised line paper with glue

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Slantboard

• Can use 4 inch 3 ring binders
• easel

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Preprinted words/phrases

• Magnetic poetry
• Magnetic alphabet letters on cookie sheet
• Software
• Writing with Symbols
• PixWriter
• Intellitalk III

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Portable Word Processors

• Comparison chart
• AlphaSmart 3000
• DreamWriter
• Laser PC6
• Brother models
• Dana
• Neo

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Voice Recognition Software

• Available on Mac and PCs
• Discrete vs. Continuous
• Digital Portable recorders
• ViaVoice by IBM for Mac
• Dragon Naturally Speaking 8.0 - PC

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Composing Written Language

• Word Cards/books
• Pocket dictionary
• Writing templates
• Electronic talking dictionary/spell checker
• Word processor with spell checking, grammar
  checking

• Talking Word Processors
• Abbreviation Expansion
• Word Proc with word prediction
• Multimedia software
• Voice recognition software

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Word Cards/Word Books/Word Wall

• Commonly used within elementary schools
• Personal word books
• WordMaker Don Johnston software

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Writing Templates

• Setup with subjects --- verbs --- objects and
  modifiers
• May include Story Starters
• Writing with Symbols
• PixWriter
• Clicker 5

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Electronic talking dictionary

• Franklin Products
• www.franklin.com
• Speaking and nonspeaking models
• Tool for ESL students

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Talking Word Processing

• Write OutLoud
• Intellitalk III
• Provide auditory feedback to the student as they
  write letters, words, paragraphs.
• 100

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Word Processing with word prediction

• CoWriter 4000
• Text Help! Read and Write

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Abbreviation/Expansion

• TypeIt4Me Macintosh shareware
• Shorthand 4.0 PC
• Feature often offered within regular word
  processing program

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Word Processing with Writing Support

• CoWriter 4000 - The Total Vocabulary System -
  TVS - lets teachers provide concise vocabulary
  that lets students write on any topic. It
  consists of TVS Main Dictionaries, Personal
  Dictionaries, Topic Dictionaries and the Topic
  Dictionary Toolkit.
• DraftBuilder Framework for organizing thoughts
  and information to develop first drafts.
  Includes outliner, notetaker and draft tool.

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DraftBuilder

• Includes outliner, notetaker and draft tool
• Bibliographer tool
• 149

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)

• Non slip materials to hold things in place
• Universal cuff/strap to hold items in hand
• Color coded items for easier locating and
  identifying
• Adaptive eating utensils (foam handles, deep
  sides)
• Adaptive drinking devices (cup with cut-out rim)

• Adaptive dressing equipment (button hook, elastic
  shoe laces, Velcro instead of buttons, etc.)
• Adaptive devices for hygiene (toothbrush, raised
  toilet seat, etc.)
• Adaptive bathing devices
• Adaptive equipment for cooking

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Communication

• Communication board/book
• Eye gaze display
• Simple voice output
• Voice output with levels
• Voice output with icon sequencing
• Voice output with dynamic display
• Device with speech synthesis for typing

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Communication
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Reading

• Standard text
• Predictable books
• Changes in text size, spacing, color, background
  color
• Books adapted for page turning
• Use of pictures/symbols with text

• Talking electronic devices/software
• Single word scanners
• Scanner with OCR and talking word processor
• Electronic books

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Low tech - Reading

• Highlight important words
• Key vocabulary
• Words beginning with
• Key facts
• Highlight Tape
• Reading strips
• Transparent Post It notes

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Text, Spacing, Color

• Color Overlays
• Background Color for word processing
• Increase space between words, lines of text
• Supplement Text with Pictures
• Picture IT by Slater Software
• Boardmaker

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Speaking Spell Checkers

• Franklin Products
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus
• Spell checker

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Electronic Books

• Start-to Finish Books by Don Johnston
• Gold Grade 2-3 readability
• Blue Grade 4-5 readability
• Each Book includes the Book, Book on CD, and
  cassette tape of book
• Teacher materials included

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Create your own e-books

• Kid Pix 2
• Hyperstudio
• Buildability
• Intellipics Studio
• My Own Bookshelf
• Clicker 5
• Power Point
• www.starfall.com

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Use Computer to Speak Text

• Talking Word Processing
• WriteOutLoud
• Intellitalk III
• Read Write Gold
• Read Please
• WYNN

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Learning Studying

• Pagers/electronic reminders
• Single Word Scanners
• Hand-held scanners
• Hand-held computers
• Software for manipulation of objects
• Software for organization of ideas

• Print/picture schedule
• Low tech aids to find materials
• Highlighted text
• Recorded material
• Voice output reminders
• Electronic organizers

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Low Tech Aids

• Hefty tabs
• Highlight tape
• Erasable highlighter

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QuickLink

• Lightweight 3 ounces
• Captures up to 1000 pages
• Recognizes 6-22 point size text, bold, italic,
  underlined.
• Uses either infrared (IrDA) or the Serial Port (9
  pin) to transfer data easily. (USB Optional)

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Math

• Abacus/Math Line
• Enlarged math worksheets
• Low tech answering keys
• Math Smart Chart
• Money calculator
• Tactile/voice output
• Talking watch/calculator
• On-screen calculator
• Alternative keyboard

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Recreation and Leisure

• Toys adapted with Velcro, magnets, handles, etc.
• Toys adapted with single switch operation
• Adapted sporting equipment (lighted or beeping
  ball)
• Universal cuff/strap to hold crayons, markers,
  etc.
• Modified utensils (rubber stamps, brushes, etc.)

• Ergo Rest or other arm support for
  drawing/painting
• Electronic aids to control/operate TV, VCR, DVD,
  CD player, etc.
• Software
• Completion of art activities
• Games on computer
• Other computer software

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)

• Non slip materials to hold things in place
• Universal cuff/strap to hold items in hand
• Color coded items for easier locating and
  identifying
• Adaptive eating utensils (foam handles, deep
  sides)
• Adaptive drinking devices (cup with cut-out rim)

• Adaptive dressing equipment (button hook, elastic
  shoe laces, Velcro instead of buttons, etc.)
• Adaptive devices for hygiene (toothbrush, raised
  toilet seat, etc.)
• Adaptive bathing devices
• Adaptive equipment for cooking

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Activities of Daily Living, Recreation and Leisure
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ADL Resources

• Abledata, a database of over 19,000 devices
  www.abledata.com
• Atstar offers AT Strategies, tools,
  accommodations and resources www.atstar.org/at_dai
  ly_living.htm
• Sammons Preston Rolyan is a catalog for rehab
  specialists www.sammonspreston.com
• Tech Connections website that connects people
  with AT www.techconnections.org/resources/pubsLev3
  cfm?category3subcat1405

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Positioning and Seating

• Non-slip surface on chair to prevent slipping
  (Dycem)
• Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet
• Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander
• Custom fitted wheelchair or insert

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Mobility

• Walker
• Grab bars and rails
• Manual wheelchair including sports chair
• Powered mobility (Cooper Car, GoBot)
• Powered scooter or cart
• Powered wheelchair w/ joystick or other control
• Adapted vehicle for driving

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Positioning, Seating Mobility
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Vision

• Eye glasses
• Optical aids
• Large print materials
• Auditory materials
• Dictation software (voice output)
• CCTV (closed circuit television)
• Screen magnifier (mounted over screen)
• Screen magnification software

• Screen color contrast
• Screen reader, text reader
• Braille notetaker
• Braille translation software
• Braille embosser
• Enlarged or Braille/tactile labels for keyboard
• Alternate keyboard

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Hearing

• Pen and paper
• Computer/portable word processor
• TDD for phone access with or without relay
• Signaling device (flashing light or vibrating
  pager)
• Closed captioning
• Real Time captioning

• Computer aided note taking
• Screen flash for alert signals on computer
• Phone amplifier
• Personal amplification system/hearing aid
• FM or loop system
• Infrared system

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Vision and Hearing
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Online Lending Library

• www.wati.org
• release form
• www.cesa3.k12.wi.us
• handout

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WATI Assessment Process

• Not a standardized tool
• PROCESS
• Involves team of professionals
• Designed as a tool to provide a process for
  teachers/therapists to assess a students need for
  assistive technology

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Who completes the assessment?

• 5 components of team
• Student/parents
• Curriculum
• Language
• Motor
• Administrator

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WATI Forms

• WATI AT Assessment Directions/Procedure Guide
• WATI Student Information Guide
• WATI Environmental Observation Guide
• WATI Assistive Technology Decision Making Guide
• WATI Assistive Technology Checklist
• WATI Trial Use Guide and Summary

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www.wati.org
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WATI Assessment Procedure

• Information Gathering
• Student Information Guide
• Environmental Guide
• Decision Making
• AT Decision Making Guide
• Trial Use
• Extended Assessment Plan

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WATI Assessment Directions/Procedure Guide

1. Gather information
2. Formal testing
3. Student Information Guide
4. Observations Environmental Observation Guide
5. Schedule Meeting
6. Decision Making
7. Complete Problem Identification Portion of AT
   Decision Making Guide

• Prioritize List of Tasks for Solution Generation
• Solution Generation
• AT Checklist
• ASNAT Manual
• Closing the Gap Resource Guide
• Solution Selection
• Implementation plan
• Implement Planned Trial
• Follow-up on Planned Date

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Information Gathering

• Student Information Guide
• Not atest
• Review what is all ready known
• What AT is currently being used/past use?
• Identify what we do not know
• Administer test
• Interview
• Observe child

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Complete the Referral/Question Identification
Guide
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Student Information Guide

• For this course please choose one of the
  following categories
• Writing
• Reading
• Communication
• Also complete section 13 General for all
  students

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Information Gathering

• Environmental Observation Guide
• Attempt to observe the child in several different
  environments
• Consider all customary environments
• Lunchroom
• Playground
• Classrooms
• Assemblies
• Home

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Information Gathering

• Environmental Observation Guide
• What are the tasks being conducted?
• Is the student an active participant?
• What adaptations or modifications are being used?
• What AT does the student currently use?

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Environmental Considerations

• Who are the primary people interacting with
  student? Where are they positioned?
• How is instruction currently being delivered?
• What modifications are typically made?
• Where is the student positioned in the room and
  why?
• What are the typical auditory and visual
  stimulation levels in the room?
• Other sensory considerations (touch, movement,
  proprioception, smell, tastes, textures, small
  spaces vs. large spaces, etc.)

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AT Decision Making Guide

• Problem Identification
• Solution Generation
• Solution Selection
• Implementation
• Follow up

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WATI Assessment Materials Incorporate SETT
Framework (Zabala, 1994) Problem Identification

• Student Describe abilities and difficulties
• Environment where student learns, works, lives,
  and plays
• Tasks curricular tasks
• Tools - to help child succeed

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Throughout the Process

• Present information in written format where
  everyone can see it
• White board, flip chart, overhead projector
• Create a shared group memory
• Share roles and responsibilities
• Facilitator
• Recorder
• Timekeeper

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Solution Generation

• Discuss brainstorming rules to create a climate
  of trust
• All suggestions are written on chart paper
• AT Checklist
• AT wheel

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Solution Selection

• Encourage combining, sequencing, and prioritizing
• Obtain consensus from all participants
• Avoid
• Majority rule
• Minority rule
• Authority rule

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Complete Assistive Technology Decision Making
Guide Process

• Student 5 10 minutes
• Environment 5-10 minutes
• Tasks 5-10 minutes
• Solution Generation 5 minutes
• Solution Selection 20 minutes
• Follow-Up Plan 2 minutes

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Class Act

• Yellow Handout
• Flip chart
• Facilitator
• Recorder
• Time keeper

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Trial Use Guide page 60 - 62

• Acquisition
• Training
• Management/
• Support
• Student Use
• Trial Use Summary

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Writing AT into the IEP

• Many right ways to include AT in the IEP -Brent
  Odell DPI
• Most important points
• -clearly communicate what services the district
  will provide and,
• -the intended outcomes for the student

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Writing AT into the IEP

• ASNAT www.wati.org
• Writing Measurable IEP Goals Objectives by
  Barbara D. Bateman Cynthia M. Herr
• 25.00
• Using AT to meet Literacy Standards by Sherry L.
  Purcell, Ph.D. and Debbie Grant, M.A
• For grades K-3
• For grades 4-6
• 49.00
• Attainment Company www.AttainmentCompany.com
  1-608-845-7880

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Consideration of Special Factors

• IDEA 97 added the requirement that each IEP Team
  consider the need for assistive technology as
  part of the consideration of special factors.
• The IEP Team shall
• consider whether the child requires assistive
  technology devices and services.

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Consideration vs. Assessment

• Consideration short discussion
• Assessment detailed look at abilities and
  difficulties, demands of environment and tasks

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Individual Education Program (I-10)Special
Factors Worksheets

• One of the places assistive technology needs to
  be addressed is on the SPECIAL FACTORS WORKSHEET
• (1-10).

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WATI Consideration Guide

• Brief process
• More than someone saying does not apply to my
  students
• 1 Person on an IEP team must have some knowledge
  about assistive technology
• Teams find it more logical to complete goals and
  objectives then come back to consideration

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Consideration Conclusions

1. Current interventions are working and nothing new
   is needed
2. AT is already being used and is functioning. AT
   is written into IEP.
3. New AT should be tried. Describe type of
   assistive technology to be used on a trial
   basis-- including features.
4. IEP team does not know enough to make a decision.
   Need to gather more info.

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AT Checklist

• Computer Access
• Writing
• Motor Aspects of Writing
• Composing Written Material
• Communication
• Reading
• Studying
• Math

• Recreation Leisure
• Activities of Daily Living
• Mobility
• Positioning and Seating
• Vision
• Hearing

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AT Consideration Wheel

• Federal definitions/ resources/AT continuum
• Developed by Technology and Media )Division (TAM)
  of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
• http//www.cec.sped.org/bk/catalog2/best_sellers.h
  tml

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I-11,I-12, Present Level of Educational
PerformanceAnnual goal or in short term
objectives

• Write this in terms of functional use of AT.

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PLEP

• Eric participates in regular education programs
  for his academic subjects. His hand strength is
  limited and he fatigues quickly when doing
  handwriting task. Civics and English homework
  are a particular problem because of lengthy
  assignments and reports that need to be completed.

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Annual Goal

• Given a computer or portable word processor Eric
  will complete assignments in 10th grade English
  and Civics classes.

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Objectives

• STO 1 Eric will review and practice keyboarding
  skills to input information into a computer or
  portable word processor at a functional rate of
  at least 15 words per minute when tested on a
  standard keyboarding assignment.
• STO 2 Eric will use a portable word processor
  at home or school to complete 100 of English and
  Civics homework assignments each day as reported
  by respective teachers.
• STO 3 Eric will learn to transfer documents
  from portable word processor to computer, use
  spell checker, use other computer features to
  reformat appropriately (e.g. cut, past, bold,
  tab, etc.) and operated printer 100 of time as
  reported by respective teachers

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I-13 Transition Planning

• This page is currently in transition. There has
  been a second page added to the
• I-13 that specifically asks for measurable
  postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate
  transition assessments related to the following
  areas Training, Education, Employment,
  Independent Living Skills.
• Consider whether AT is needed to attain these
  postsecondary goals in the areas of
  Communication, Writing, Reading, Independent
  Living Skills should be considered

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I-13 Transition

• It specifically asks for transition services as
  well as course(s) of study needed to assist the
  student in reaching the above goals.
• It would be appropriate to write assistive
  technology into services required to attain goals
  in any or all of the categories.
• However, if it is already written elsewhere in
  the IEP it may be crossed referenced.

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Related Services (I-14)

• If the IEP team feels that AT is best included
  for this child under Related Services, it will be
  written on I-14. AT is best listed here when it
  is not an integral part of the student's
  educational program, but is necessary in order to
  access or benefit from the educational program,
  e.g. a walker or wheelchair. Remember frequency
  and amount of AT services must be identified.

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Supplementary Aid or Service

• If the AT is more appropriately viewed as a
  Supplementary Aid or Service, it will appear in
  question III on I-14 (page 2). It makes most
  sense to list it here when the AT tools and
  services enhance the placement of a student in
  the LRE. It helps to remember that it should be
  listed here when it requires little instruction
  for the child to use and/or allows the student to
  be more independent, e.g. talking spell checker,
  portable word processor for a student who already
  knows how to use it.

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Supports for School PersonnelQuestion IV on I-14

• (Page 2), is another place that may need to be
  completed if school personnel need specific
  training or technical assistance in use or
  operation of the assistive technology device or
  software.
• Any needed staff training should be listed here.

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Participation in Statewide Assessments (I-9-A)

• Assistive technology may be listed as an
  accommodation under PARTICIPATION IN STATEWIDE
  ASSESSMENTS or PARTICIPATION IN DISTRICTWIDE
  ASSESSMENTS or both.
• A child should not use assistive technology as an
  accommodation in testing unless they are familiar
  with it and using it in other aspects of their
  Individualized Education Program.

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What if you are doing trials?Where does it go in
the IEP?

• It depends, on what the team decided

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• If they decided, Oh, we don't know for sure, 
  lets try some AT to seeif he needs itthen that
  is an assessment and the "trials" would belisted
  under related services most likely as an
  evaluation.

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• If the team decided, "yes", he definitely needs
  AT, but we are not surewhat exact brand or
  model, then it might be listed anywhere any
  otherservice is listed, as part of a goal, as a
  supplementary aid andservice, as a related
  services.  It doesn't matter, the point is
  tomake it the most understandable place you can.

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• Its the decision that needs to be communicated
  and where it is writtenisn't very important.  It
  is equally as strong any place.

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Funding AT

• Schools (IDEA) (borrow/rent/seek 3rd party
  payment)
• Vocational (Rehab Act of 1993)
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
• Private Insurance
• Service Clubs
• Grants
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
• Resources pg. 258

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Nothing is Impossible!
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Team Work!
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LoTTIE Kit

• Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education
• by
• Onion Mountain Technology Inc.

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LOTTIE Kit

• Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education
• Basic
• Literacy
• Math
• Special Papers
• Colors
• Little Kids
• Personalize My LoTTIE Kit

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LoTTIE Kit

• Designed as an informal tool for assessment or
  for student trials
• Includes a handbook with a variety of curriculum
  and evaluation ideas
• Each kit includes 20 to 30 or more items

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LoTTIE Kits

• Onion Mountain Technology Inc.
• www.onionmountaintech.com
• 1-8600693-2683
• Judi Sweeney
• Prices vary from 400.-425 plus SH

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Assistive Technology Tools Strategies
Assessment Kit for Children with Autism

• Set of materials to assess the impact of
  assistive technology for students with Autism
  Spectrum Disorder
• Communication boards/talking picture frame/visual
  timer/picture cards/visual schedule maker/folding
  easel etc.
• Guide
• Assessment tool focuses on sensory,
  communication, academic, behavior, social and
  transition
• WATI assessment forms

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ATLAS

• Assistive Technology Language Assessment
  Software
• By Laureate

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ATLAS

• Low and High tech assessment to determine
  appropriate software from Laureate collections
• Laureate has 50 programs, ATLAS includes 12 of
  these programs
• www.laureatelearning.com theory and practice
  correlated to state standards
• PDF standards (not Wisconsins)
• ESL use this to assess where their at with
  English

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3 Easy Steps to ATLAS Assessment

• Low tech Fill out Assessment Questionnaire
• High Tech Go to corresponding Stage in notebook,
  Use Assessment Programs listed to begin
  evaluation
• Runs off the CD, no installation
• Low Tech Fill out Assessment Summary form with
  observations and recommended Core Training
  Programs

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Linguistic Hierarchy (7 Stages)

• Interpreted communication
• Intentional Communication
• Single Words
• Word Combinations
• Early syntax
• Syntax Mastery
• Complete Generative Grammar

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Each Category includes

• Language Characteristics
• Training goals
• Primary Assessment Program
• Core Training Programs
• Software Descriptions

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ATLAS Demo/Hands On

• Insert CD
• New Educator/new Student
• Program Settings
• Activity/intro/background/direct select or
  scanning/mouse or touch window/response
  time/cursor/verbal prompts/duration time
• Back to menu
• Go
• Demo version will allow a limited number
• Demo will compile/file/print reports
• www.laureatelearning.com theory and practice

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ATLAS Purchase info

• www.laureatelearning.com
• 1-507-248-3294
• www.laureatefamily.com 50 savings
• Hybrid (Win/Mac)
• 495 ATLAS software full day training

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STAGES

• Alternate assessment framework to help identify
  learning needs, assess skills, report progress
  over time and select appropriate educational
  software for learners with special needs
• By
• Assistive Technology, Inc

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STAGES

• Stages Book
• Stages Assessment Software
• Data Collection
• Report Wizard
• Software Feature Comparison Charts
• Curriculum software

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STAGES

• Stage One Cause and Effect
• Stage Two Language Readiness
• Stage Three Emerging language
• Stage Four Early Concepts
• Stage Five Advanced Concepts
• Stage Six Functional Learning
• Stage Seven Written Expression

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Assistive Technology, Inc. Software Demo

• Assessment software/STAGES demo
• State Standards
• Software Search http//64.65.232.102591/chartsonl
  ine.htm
• File/Explore A Stage
• Activity Samples
• About this Stage
• About Learner
• Assessment Activities

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STAGES Assessment Activity

• Choose Activity
• Change Settings
• Input (mouse/touchscreen)
• Animation speed
• Prompt type/frequency
• View Report
• Report summary
• Print
• Save
• Done

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STAGES Purchase Info

• Assistive Technology, Inc.
• www.assistivetech.com
• 1-800-793-9227
• Madalaine Pugliese
• Hybrid (Win/Mac)
• 795.

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare is a software program that helps
  identify the best computer access methods and
  ideal AAC setups for users with special needs.
• EvaluWare combines several types of assessments
  into one package to identify the best settings
  and preferences for the user based on
  motor/access, looking, listening and other
  related skills.

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare Features Benefits
• Motor/Access Skills are assessed through
  identifying the learner's
• appropriate input method - touchscreen, mouse,
  switch, keyboard or alternative pointer
• ideal settings for that access method

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare Features Benefits
• Looking Skills are assessed through identifying
  the learner's
• ideal visual target - select size of square
  target, thickness of border and text size
• optimum number of targets - select up to 24
  targets displayed per screen
• type of image used as target - select
  photographs, color symbols, drawings or text

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare Features Benefits
• Listening Skills are assessed through identifying
  the learner's
• preferred type of feedback - up to 6 sounds
  available when a target is selected
• preferred voice - choose from 3 male, 3 female,
  boy, girl or 3 fun voices

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare Features Benefits
• Other Related Skills are assessed through
  identifying the learner's
• ability to use an on-screen keyboard
• readiness to use word prediction software

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EvaluWare

• EvaluWare Features Benefits
• Build A Screen
• Build a custom screen based preferences you
  select
• Recording Results
• Onscreen report form
• Print report form
• Does not gather data

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Assistive Technology, Inc. Software Demo
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EvaluWare Purchase Info

• Assistive Technology, Inc.
• www.assistivetech.com
• 1-800-793-9227
• Hybrid (Win/Mac)
• 125.

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Assignment

• Select target student
• Assess using one of the tools covered today
• Select and check out materials from loan library
• Collect data using the Trial Use Guide

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Thank You

• Contact me with any questions
• Cindy Nankee
• cnankee_at_cesa3.k12.wi.us
• 1-608-822-3276