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Welcome

What and How of Accessing Assistive Technology

Erin Saxton, Principal Consultant, ISBEMark McCabe, Director of K-12 AT & AAC Assessments at IATP

Greg Grill, Sr. Director at UCP Seguin/ ATENJenn Skalitzky, Assistive Tech and Webinar Facilitator at UCP Seguin/Infinitec

• Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN) is a unique

computer-recycling program established by United Cerebral

Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago in 1995 to give Illinois public

school students with disabilities access to educational

technology via refurbished computers. Individuals and

corporations donate the used technology, regardless of its

condition, to be refurbished and distributed to K–12 schools.

• OUTCOMES: Since its inception, ATEN has served more

than 105,000 Illinois students with over 63,000

refurbished computer systems in 3,089 schools in over

2,960 communities. Serving all 102 counties in Illinois.

• This has translated to almost 8.35 million tons of

electronic waste recycled. Additionally, schools and

students have received thousands of computer-related

items including software programs, adapted keyboards,

printers, modems, scanners, touch screens, copiers and

other related technologies.

APPLY FOR A COMPUTER: To

request an application form,

schools may contact ATEN or

download an online form. The

school may also request a

specific brand of computer and

quantity needed for the

students. Requests are fulfilled

on a first come first served

basis, and every computer

distributed is loaded with the

Windows Operating System and

Office Suite software.

•HARD DRIVE

SANITATION

•INTERNSHIPS

•COLLECTION

EVENTS

ON LINE APPLICATION: GO TO

www.ucpseguin.org

Click Technology Services

Then Clink on ATEN

Questions regarding the

process please contact:

GREG GRILL

708-444-8460 x231

ggrill@ucpnet.org

• Mission: At times, acquiring basic medical equipment is

virtually impossible. Through this program, people with

temporary or permanent disabilities can secure free

motorized and manual wheelchairs, pediatric therapy

equipment, canes, walkers, shower benches and other

items.

• Since the program launched in 2003, the DME program has

distributed more than 1,139 free pieces of durable medical

equipment to needy people across Illinois.

• Request/Donation of Items – Matina Travis

708-444-8460 x 231 or mtravis@ucpnet.org

Up Next…

Partnership with the Illinois State

Board of Education (ISBE) :

Assistive Technology Technical

Assistance & Training Jenn Skalitzky, Assistive Technology Facilitator

Infinitec, UCP-Seguin

jskalitzky@ucpnet.org

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Mission

To Advance Independence and

Promote Inclusive Opportunities

For

All Learners Through the Use of

Technology

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Infinite Potential Through Technology

State Wide Trainings

National & Regional Speakers

5,691 Attendees 2017-2018

Knowledge Base

Webinars

Guided & Intensive

Tech Camp

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Guided & Intensive

537 Participants 2017-2018

Every Move Counts by Jane Korsten

Augmentative Alternative Communication Integration (AAC) by

Marlene Cummings

Private Learning Community – AT for Writing by Mary Bettlach & Jenn

Skaltizky

Tech Camp –

Supporting Emergent Communicators, Readers, and Writers with Low-

Incidence Disabilities by Lauren Enders

Using Technology to Design Awesome Personalized Learning Experiences for

All by Chris Bugaj

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Knowledge Base

2,638 Participants 2017-2018

National Speakers - All Day

Next Steps for AAC Integration by Marlene Cummings

AT Consideration by Mike Marotta

Next Steps for Executive Function Support by Sarah Ward

Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Rules in

Social Situations by Dr. Brenda Smith Miles

Access for ALL: Using Technology to Provide Accessible Core Content by

Mike Marotta

Reginal Speakers from Infinitec – 2 Hours for Staff & 1 Hour for Parents

Topic focus on AAC, AT for reading, writing, autism, executive

function, mobile technology, Chrome supports & low cost web

solutions

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Webinars

2,516 Participants 2017-2018

3:30-4:30 pm

Certificate provided if attended live

Archive available to those that register

Infinite Potential Through Technology

AT Tools:

Making curriculum accessible

Infinite Potential Through Technology

www.AT4IL.org

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Manual Contains 9 Chapters

Sample Chapters

Chapter 1: Understanding AT

Chapter 2: Understanding AT & the Law

Chapter 3: Understanding the Relationships of AT to Other Initiatives

Chapter 4: Understanding the AT Process

Infinite Potential Through Technology

www.AT4IL.org

Infinite Potential Through Technology

Jenn Skalitzky, Assistive Technology Facilitator

Infinitec, UCP-Seguin

jskalitzky@ucpnet.org

Infinite Potential Through Technology

And next is…

Available to ALL qualified

(IEP/504) students with

disabilities

Commonly Supported• SLD ( Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, etc…)

• Cerebral Palsy

• Blind or Low Vison

• Downs Syndrome

• Autism

•IATP offers free school-based AT/AAC assessments for students ( ages 3-21) throughout the state of Illinois

•Referral made by district/school made through the IATP website www.iltech.org(includes home-schooled)

•AT/AAC packet/questionnaire sent to the school team after the referral is made

What is the Process?

•Evaluation appointment is scheduled

•AT/AAC Packet information is reviewed by the evaluator

•Questions sent to the team (if necessary)

•Appointment is scheduled and conducted accordingly

•Assessment includes observation, trial/demo, and team meeting

Next step…

• Report is written and submitted to requestor with final recommendations

• Trainings and trials conducted as necessary, use of IATP’s device loan program (free five-week trial)

Finally…

•Filled out by team members:•Parent(s)

•Classroom Teacher

•Speech/Language Pathologist

•Occupational Therapist

•Physical Therapist

•Vision Specialist

•Hearing Specialist

•Include: Current IEP/504, pertinent reports, Release of Information (ROI)

AT/AAC Packet

•Parent: medical, overall health, eating, likes/dislikes, motivation to interact, etc.

•Classroom teacher: academics (reading, writing, math skills), motivators, behaviors, current AT/AAC, etc.

•Speech Pathologist: receptive/expressive language and speech abilities, current means of communication, etc.

AT/AAC Information Packet

•Occupational Therapist: voluntary/controlled movements, fine motor abilities, sensory issues, etc.

•Physical Therapist: seating/positioning, chair, gross motor abilities, fatigue, etc.

•Vision Specialist: vision diagnosis, aided vision, vision abilities and challenges

•Hearing Specialist: diagnosis, aided, abilities, and challenges

AT/AAC Information Packet

cont…

• Free five-week trials made through online requests www.iltech.org

• Referral number used to expedite the trial

• Extensions may be granted if there is no waitlist

Device Loan

Thank You!

Mark McCabe, ATP

mmccabe@iltech.org

O (217) 522-7985

M (217) 280-0221