cherry hill - sep2013
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Who are we????Assistive Technology Services Dept.
Advancing Opportunities
• 20 + Years• Mobile assistive
technology services• Serves individuals
with all disabilities• Diversity of staff
Technology Evaluations
• Focused on specific tasks
• Completed on-site, collaboratively with school based team
• Written recommendations– Tools– Training
Our
Services!
On Going Technical Assistance
• Regularly Scheduled Visits• One AT Specialist • Consumer can be:
– One student– Classroom– Staff
Our
Services!
Presentations / Workshops
Full Day or Half Day
Various AT TopicsOur
Services!
Our
Services!
Additional Resources….
http://cherryhill.wiki.assistivetechnologycenter.org
Before we talk about tech:The SETT Framework
S = SkillsE = EnvironmentT = TasksT = Tools
Adapted from Joy Zabala, www.joyzabala.com
Technology for Reading and Writing Assistance
Reading and Writing Assistance Software
Various software titles can provide assistance to people struggling with reading & writing
Features may include:
• Auditory support
• Word prediction
AIMAccessible Instructional Materials
specialized formats of curricular content that can be used by and with learners who are unable to
read or use standard print materials.
Formats
• Braille
• Audio
• Large print
• Digital text
Did you know…..
….. that any K-12 student with a PRINT disability is eligible for free books!
AIM – Bookshare.org
Read:OutLoud
• Bookshare Edition• Read2Go App• Voice Dream
Reader
AIM - Auditory Text
• Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic– Now called “Learning Ally”
• Audible.com
Electronic Book Readers
• Livescribe Pen• Soundnote app
Note Taking / Organization
Voice Recognition softwareThe Process of Writing with Voice
Think Compose
Talk
ReadCheck
Edit
(Fonner )
Why Consider Mobile
Technology Supports?
• Anywhere, anytime learning• Reach underserved children• Improve 21st Century social
interactions• Fit with learning
environments• Enable personalized learning
experiences
Pockets of Potential: Using Mobile Technologies to Promote Children’s Learning
Mobile Tech Options
Dedicated eReaders
Software &
Apps
Smart Phones
Netbooks &
Tablets
Apps for Reading
Apps for Writing
Apps for Organization
Apps for Communication
Want to Learn More!
Visit our Website @www.assistivetechnologycenter.org
Visit our Blog @http://assistivetechnj.blogspot.com/
Assistive Technology ServicesAssistive Technology Services(888) 322-1918(888) 322-1918www.cpofnj.orgwww.cpofnj.org
See you on ????? See you on ????? For Part 2 of this training!For Part 2 of this training!