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Whole Child ● Whole School ● Whole Community 1
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
• 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 [email protected]
Up Next…
Partnership with the Illinois State
Board of Education (ISBE) :
Assistive Technology Technical
Assistance & Training Jenn Skalitzky, Assistive Technology Facilitator
Infinitec, UCP-Seguin
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
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
