what is it? who is it for? how do i get it? what is available?

•What is it?

•Who is it for?

•How do I get it?

•What is available?

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology is any

device or service that is provided to a student with a

disability that will increase

their ability to participate in activities.

Assistive Technology Device

Any item, piece of equipment or product system.

There is a continuum of devices, from low tech to high tech.

Assistive Technology Service:

•Evaluate children with disabilities

•Acquire, adapt, repair and replace equipment

•Training and assistance for a child with a disability or the child’s family

•Training for other professionals

How does the School District of Holmen meet Assistive Technology needs?

•Assistive Technology Committee

•Assistive Technology Lending Library

•Full time Assistive Technology related service provider

•Yearly attendance at Closing the Gap

•Ongoing staff training

•Consideration of AT at every IEP using the Assistive Technology Consideration Quick Wheel

Assistive Technology Committee The Assistive Technology committee meets monthly. The committee goal is

to increase the use of item in the AT Lending Library and to monitor the need for equipment and training in each building. For more information, contact your building representative:

Administration: Rick Johnson, Director of Pupil Services District-wide: Sarah Winn, Occupational Therapist/Assistive

Technology Related Services Provider Secretary: Kristy McKnight, FLC/AT secretary Family Learning Center: Marilyn Webster, Early Childhood Teacher,

Annette Hundt, Speech and Language Paraeducator Evergreen: Andrea Curtis, Special Education Inclusion Teacher and

Elizabeth Murphy, Special Education Teacher Prairie View Elementary: Kevin Prairie, Special Education Inclusion

Teacher, Kris Heineck , Speech and Language Pathologist Sand Lake Elementary: Katie Cox, Special Education Inclusion

Teacher Viking Elementary: Jill Avoles, Speech and Language Pathologist,

Trista Knower, CDS teacher Middle School: Deb VonArx, 8th grade Special Education Teacher,

Erin Hansen, 7th grade Special Education Teacher High School: Tim Ranis, 9th -12th grade Special Education Teacher,

Brenda Swoboda, Transition Coordinator Instructional Services: Sandy Richert and Teri Staloh Michelle Pandian: Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Andrea Clark: Student Representative

What do you do if you have a student who could benefit from Assistive Technology?

email atech@holmen.k12.wi.us

Sarah Winn is the Assistive Technology related service provider- email her at winsar@holmen.k12.wi.us

Contact your building rep on the Assistive Technology committee

Contact your building school psychologist

Assistive Technology Lending Library

The Assistive Technology Lending Library is housed at the Family Learning Center. Call 783.9393 for directions.

To request equipment or assistance, email atech@holmen.k12.wi.us

You are welcome to visit the Family Learning Center to see what is available and check it out in person.

Look at the Assistive Technology Lending Library Wiki. You can search for items, see a picture, and link to the website for more information.

What’s new in the Assistive Technology Lending Library 2010-2011

You are encouraged to visit the Lending Library to check

out items!!

Reading and Writing

Kurzweil 3000USB version 12 http://www.kurzweiledu.com

Comprehensive software for reading, writing, and study skills

ReadingExplode the Code

An online phonics program for grades 1-4. We have a subscription for 3 students. For more information, go to http://www.explodethecode.com/

ReadingRenewed subscription to

News-2 You

This is a weekly symbol based newspaper with four levels- Simplified, Regular, Higher and Advanced editions. For more information, go to http://www.news-2-you.com

ReadingColored Overlays

See it Right! colored overlays to help students see text more clearly and accurately.

ReadingEdmark Reading Program Level 1

The Level 1 software version teaches 150 words chosen from the Dolch Word List for first-grade readers, as well as "-s," "-ed," and "-ing" endings, capitalization, and punctuation. Students can click on individual words or whole sentences to hear them read aloud. From the beginning, students find success with a process that teaches sight recognition of a word, introduces its meaning, provides comprehension activities, and uses the word in story context.

eJams MP3 Player

For use by Read 180 program to listen to audio books

WritingUpgraded AlphaSmarts to Neo2

A portable word processing tool

Writing-SensoryZ-Vibe Pencil Kit

Vibrating pencil attachment to provide additional sensory feedback when writing

Writing-SensoryWeighted Pencil Kit

Weighted pencil attachment provides additional sensory feedback when writing

WritingUpgraded Co:Writer SE to

Co:Writer 6Updated version

allows any text on the computer to be read outloud

More topic dictionaries

Easy set up

WritingLiveScribe Smart Pen

Record audio as you write! Perfect for note-taking, recording answers for a test, or listening to recorded content. For more ideas see http://www.livescribe.com

Computer AccessUltra Mini Keyboard

6.70" x 2.88" x 0.59"keyboard for a student with limited range of motion

Mini-Keyboard and Tracpad

Texting keyboard allows you to “text” into your computer

Computer AccessRevolabs XTag Wireless

Microphone

Wireless mouse used with voice recogonition software

Computer AccessChester Mouse

One button mouse

Computer AccessSwitch Interface Pro

Programmable device to plug switches into for switch access to a computer

SwitchesChinCheeka

Switch can be used by students with head control to access the computer, toys, or communication devices.

SwitchesLocLine AT Kit

Used to mount and position switches

SensorySensory Pasta Set

Fidgets in fun textures including fettuccini, spaghetti, and ziggy pasta!

SensoryFidgets (latex free)

DNA Squishy BallNeon Solid Ball Bumpy Gel Ball

SensoryOral Motor GrabAroma

Lemon, grape, vanilla, and chocolate scented chewies

Sensory Oral-Motor Grabber XT Citrus Scented

Citrus scented extra tough chewie

Sensory Oral Z-Vibe

Oral motor, cheek and lip sensory stimulation tool

SensoryHearing Protectors

Noise reduction headphones for students with hearing sensitivity

Seating and PositioningDisc O Sit Junior

12” inflatable disc works well for students who have a hard time sitting still in their chairs or on the floor.

Seating and PositioningDisc O Sit

15” inflatable disc works well for students who have a hard time sitting still in their chairs or on the floor.

Seating and PositioningMovin Sit

Inflatable wedge that encourages correct seating posture.

Seating and PositioningT-Stool

Use for positioning or to work on balance skills.

Seating and PositioningTeen/Adult Ball Chair and Jr. Ball Chair

Combine the benefits of sitting on a ball (sensory integration, balance, postural improvements) with the stability of a chair.

HearingRedCat Amplification Systems

Portable classroom amplification system with no installation required!

(IEP driven purchase)

HearingLightSpeed Classroom Amplification Systems

Classroom amplification systems

HearingLightSpeed Classroom DX6 Portable Presentation

System

Classroom amplification system for Sand Lake Elementary gymnasium

Hearing (Who to contact if you are having trouble with your soundfield system)

School Campus Coordinator or Contact Person

Family Learning Center Sarah Winn (LightSpeed Systems)

Evergreen Andrea Curtis (LightSpeed Systems); Contact the Help Desk for Pole Vault Systems

Prairie View Contact the Help Desk (Pole Vault Systems)

Sand Lake Elementary Natasha Pedretti (LightSpeed Systems)

Viking Elementary Trista Knower (LightSpeed Systems); Contact the Help Desk for Pole Vault Systems

Middle School Michelle Pandian (LightSpeed and LifeLine Systems)

High School Michelle Pandian (LightSpeed RedCats)

Social Skills Behaviors! Behaviors with

Friends, Vol. 1 Volume 1 of our Behaviors! series,

Behaviors with Friends, uses targeted video modeling to help teach your child how to behave appropriately, solve problems, make good decisions and properly communicate with their friends and other peers in common social scenarios and settings.

In each lesson, we introduce a scenario and first show a child making an incorrect choice and exhibiting negative behaviors, which results in appropriate consequences for that child. We then help teach your child how to make a good choice in that scenario by modeling appropriate, positive behaviors.

AutismThe Social Times

The Social Times is a social skills resource for teachers to use with students who have autism. Geared towards students in grades 3-9.

http://www.asperger.net/social_times/index.htm

iPad for Speech Therapy

iPads for use by each building’s Speech Therapist

Teacher ResourcesFor your AT needs

each building receives velcro, laminate, card stock, batteries, and colored ink for the color printer

Teacher ResourcesEvery Move Counts Clicks &

Chats

A sensory based approach to communication and assistive technology for individuals with significant sensory motor differences, developmental differences and autism.

Teacher ResourcesPlastic Coil Binding Machine

Plastic coil binding machine to bind adapted books (Lori Volkman’s students will bind material)

Teacher ResourcesEach building has a LoTTIE kit. The LoTTIE

(Low Tech Tools for Inclusive Education) Kit is a collection of over 50 low and mid tech tools that can help students with special needs be as independent and successful as possible.

Teacher ResourcesEach building also has a Sensory Kit filled with a variety of sensory tools to try with your

students. (purchased for Prairie View)

Vibrating snake

Weighted pencils

Whisper phone

Weighted lap pad

Chair sox

Scent inhalers

and more…

Latex-free theraband

Teacher ResourcesClosing the Gap http://www.closingthegap.com/

The following people attended Closing the Gap. District: Sarah WinnHigh School: Tim RanisEvergreen: Betsy MurphyPrairie View: Kevin

Prairie/Rachel AmundsonSand Lake: Sue AusavichViking: Trista KnowerFLC: Marilyn Webster

The End!Thank you for taking the time to watch this.

If you have questions about Assistive Technology, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Assistive Technology committee!