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= Resources, Guides, Models and Presentations =

SETSIG AT Resources
2) Read this Overview of Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities



3) Online Presentations An overview of assistive technology for administrators  @http://www.portical.org/Presentations/vaughn/assist_tech/index.html

4) Online Resource Guide Assistive Technology enables people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.  @http://www.abilityhub.com/cognitive/index.htm

and
 * TechMatrix

5) CTD (Formerly The Family Center on Technology and Disability) A resource designed to support organizations that work with families. This is an amazing collection of resources designed to empower and educate everyone. @http://www.fctd.info/ is NOW: [|www.ctdinstitute.org]

6) MORE AT resources: Edutopia's AT Resource Roundup: [] Richard Byrne's Free Tech for Teachers [|http://www.freetech4teachers.com/p/about-richard-byrne-and-free-technology.html#.VMOm02R4rLM] Mike Marotta's Chrome AT []

For those of you interested in direct links about Assistive Technology Evaluation and Implementation:
 * OPTIONAL:**
 * **SETT Framework:** http://www.joyzabala.com/
 * **Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology**: http://www.qiat.org
 * **Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative:** http://www.wati.org/?pageLoad=content/supports/free/index.php
 * **Georgia Project for Assistive Technology:** http://www.gpat.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/default.aspx
 * Protocol for Accommodations in Reading: [|http://donjohnston.com/upar/#.VMOnUmR4rLM]
 * Decoste Writing Profile: [|http://donjohnston.com/decoste-writing-protocol/#.VMOnk2R4rLM]



After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt:
 * These resources, guides and web sites offer categorization and selection of AT devices according to their purposes, including their role in making activities and environments more accessible, and their role in addressing the functional limitations of users. What do you think about the importance of knowing the range of available AT devices, and the process of properly matching the user to the device is highlighted? If you were to use assistive technology with any of the learners in your classroom, how would you go about accessing it? Who should be included in the selection and decision making process if you decided to use assistive technology? How would you know if the assistive technology was “working” for your learners? What would you do if you felt that it could be improved?

Rubric:

**Read through what others have written and feel free to add a comment to what they have said. [5 points]**