UCAT - The Utah Center for Assistive Technology is a

state agency helping people with disabilities identify and obtain assistive technology.

UCAT - The Utah Center for Assistive Technology is a

state agency helping people with disabilities identify and obtain assistive technology.

1595 West 500 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

1-888-866-5550

EligibilityEligibility

• A person with a disability• Family members of a person with a

disability• Anyone who is interested in assistive

technology (AT) because of their desire to support someone with a disability

• Call for an appointment - 888-866-5550 or 801-887-9380

Augmentative Communication Services

Augmentative Communication Services

Scott Baggaley

Craig Boogaard

Cost-free Consultation SessionsCost-free Consultation Sessions

• Available to Individuals of any Age

• Computer Access

• Special Software

• Augmentative Communication

Equipment LoansEquipment Loans

• UCAT has a lending library with many AAC devices.

• Devices can be checked out for a 30 day trial period.

• Device loans are intended to help families and therapists decide on the best solution.

• Contact Lynn, Scott or Craig to inquire about device loans – 801-887-9380

AT Equipment Lending LibraryAT Equipment Lending Library

• Public Library - available to any responsible adult

• UAAACT Lending Library- for UAAACT members only

UAAACTUAAACT

• Utah• Augmentative• Alternative• Assistive• Communication and• Technology

25 UAAACT Teams25 UAAACT Teams

• Regional Teams are comprised of Speech-Language Pathologist, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Technology Specialists

• Teams evaluate students with disabilities to determine if assistive technology is necessary for their education program

• UAAACT Teams determine if AT can improve the communication skills of students with serious limitations in their verbal or written communication skills

UAAACT InformationUAAACT Information

• www.uaaact.org• Referral Form• Team Leaders and Phone #s• Forms for data collection• Guidelines for UAAACT Members• Links to other AAC related web sites

UCET Conference - 2012Location: Jordan High School

Date: March 2-3, 2012

UCET Conference - 2012Location: Jordan High School

Date: March 2-3, 2012

• 178 Sessions

• 23 Sessions on technology to support special education

Scott will Review Selected Products