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Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology
  Assistive Technology
   

AAC Intervention
Caroline Musselwhite, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Julie Maro, M.S., CCC-SLP present monthly tips regarding Augmentative and Alternative communication intervention in addition to resources specific to the field of assistive technology.
   

About One Hand Typing

A comprehensive list of free one-handed typing programs for improving keyboarding efficiency.

   

AliMed

Speech and dysphagia, ergonomic, orthopedic, and wheelchairs and other assessories.

   

Attainment Company

Assistive technology software and materials, GoTalk (4+, 9+, & 20+) and other devices, pre-vocational materials, study aids and accessories, and IEP resources.

   

Axistive - Assistive Technology News Portal
Axistive offers you free news, articles, product reviews and all product and vendor information of assistive technology devices. Find objective information on how to use and find devices that make the use of, and access to the digital world easier.
   

Boarmaker Files for Download

On this website, you will find books that have been adapted using Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and Mayer-Johnson\'s Boardmaker Version 5.0.10 program.   You must own a copy of the book to download the files.  You are required to have the program loaded onto your computer in order to access the files.

   

Crestwood Communication Aids

Communication aids include Crepeaker, MaxxII, TalkBack 16, TalkBack 36, TalkBack 48, and Talking Commumiclock.  Mounting kits, picture card and object kits, adapted toys, switches, sound activated aids, and other products available.

   

Documenting Assistive Technology in the IEP - Georgia Project on Assistive Technology
Web video from the Georgia Project on Assistive Technology.  Highlights required components for documenting AT in the IEP.
   

Integrated Technology Resources - Fairfax County Public Schools
Curriculum resources developed for use with students with disabilities.  Alpha Smart, Boardmaker, Co:Writer, Draft:Builder, Edmark, Inspiration, PowerPoint, and Clarisworks activities are available for download.
   

Learning Magic Inc.
Specializes in the development of supplemental core curriculum activities and templates.  Products are rich in content and provide a wide range of subject matter and accessibility alternatives for a wide range of students.
   

OT Exchange
Consists of documents submitted by Occupational Therapists, message boards, and useful links.  Also includes chatrooms to discuss topics affecting pediatric OT.
   

Theraproducts
Products and resources for occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and families who work with children and adults with disabilities, including positioning, handwriting, fine and gross motor, strengthening, sensory-motor, oral motor, assistive technology. life skills, and daily living skills.  
   

Wikki Stix
Creative, hands-on waxed yarn used by educators, therapists, and others who want to provide tactile learning for preschool through high school students who need kinesthetic feedback to assist with learning skills.
   

Words +
Augmentative Communication information and products including the Say-it, TuffTalker, Freedom 2000, Toughbook, EZ Keys, Talking Screen, QuickPage, Message Mate, Tracker, Cyberlink,  and switches and mounts.
  AT Information/Sharing
  Computer Access
  Device supports
  Reading/Electronic Text
  Software (Applications & Utilities)
  Vendors
 

Arizona Loan$ for Assistive Technology (AzLAT)
Arizona Loan$ for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) is a consumer driven, statewide alternative financing program offering affordable loans to persons with disabilities for the purchase of assistive technology devices. AzLAT is targeted to persons with low and middle incomes, creating an alternative to traditional lending programs.
 

Arizona Technology Access Project (AzTAP)
Technology-related assistance program.  Mission is to increase access to AT devices and services and to facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system.  Provide fact sheets and brochures to provide information on products, legal rights, services, and other topics related to AT for individuals with disabilities.
 

Assistive Technology Consideration Resource
From the website: "The following information is provided to assist educational teams in considering assistive technology in the development, review, and/or revision of a students Individual Educational Plan. This document provides a framework for identifying relevant tasks within instructional areas as well as appropriate accommodations, modifications, and technology solutions. Additional tasks and solutions will need to be added to address individual student needs."
 

AT Network
Assistive Technology news, resources, and education.
 

ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
The ISAAC website is dedicated to persons with severe expressive communication difficulties. The International Society of AAC includes information relevant to AAC devices and materials, intervention, the annual ISAAC conference, idea exchanges, online forums and list serves, in addition to additional resources.
 

Speaking of Speech
Submitted by TEAM Ed staff member . . . "It has ideas for games but also has lots of message boards. One is for people to ask questions about therapy techniques, one is for therapy activities, and one is a page for people to post reviews of supplies they have bought and tell whether the money spent was worth it."
 

United States Society for augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)
Information, tips, insights, and tools for novices, professionals, family members and individuals who rely on AAC.
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