FOUNDATIONS
Introduction to Assistive Technology
 Overview
Defining
Concepts
Basic
Technologies
AT
& IDEA
Primary
Usage
Device
Selection
Trends
and Issues
References
Assessing AT Student Need
Overview
What
is AT in the Schools?
AT
Considerations
Assessment
Questions: When, What and Who?
The
SETT Framework: An Assessment Process
 Step
One: Collecting & Sharing Information
Step
Two: Generating Solutions
Step
Three: Implementing the AT Plan
Step
Four: Integrating AT Into the IEP
Integrating
AT Into the IEP
Example
One: Child's Special Education
Example
Two: Related Services
Example
Three: Supplementary Aids and Services
References
AT School District Start Up
Overview
Administrative
Support
AT
Policy
AT
Procedures
AT
Forms
Training
Access
to Equipment
AT
Information Resources
Sharing
AT Information
Federal Laws and AT Use
Overview
Civil
Rights Legislation
Special
Education Legislation
Assistive
Technology Legislation
Schools
and AT
References
CURRICULUM
Using the Computer for Reading
Overview
Talking
Word Processors
Text
& Screen Readers
Scan
to Speak Programs
Screen
Magnification
Reading
Sources
Reading
Skills Development
Using the Computer for Math
Overview
Calculators
Manipulation
Worksheets
Money
& Coins
Time
Curricular
Software
Online
Activity Resources
Using the Computer for Writing
Overview
Word
Processors
Writing
Aids
Talking
Word Processors
Word
Prediction
Abbreviation
Expansion
Favorite
Programs
Developing
Skills
Speech
Recognition
Printing
Resources
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ADAPTING COMPUTERS
Simple Modifications
Overview
School
Technology
Positioning
Output
& Input
Operating
Systems Adaptations
Keyboard
Aids
Shortcut
Commands
Specialized Input Systems
Overview
Programmable
Keyboards
Pre-Made
Overlays
Custom
Overlays
Onscreen
Keyboards
Head
Pointing Systems
Case
Study: Eric
Keyboard Options
Overview
Standard
Keyboards
Compact
Keyboards
Ergonomic
Keyboards
Mini
Keyboards
Enlarged
Keyboards
Cordless
Keyboards
3-D
Keyboards
Portable
Notetakers
Keyboard
Layouts
Mouse Options
Overview
Operating
System
Mouse
Alternatives
Trackballs
Touch
Pads
Touch
Screens
Keyboard
Use
Switch and Scanning Systems
Overview
Single
Switch Use
Scanning
Systems
TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Classroom Switch Use
Overview
& Purpose
Selecting
a Switch
Mounting
Systems
Switch
Interfaces
Classroom
Ideas
Publications
Low-tech Tools
Overview
Positioning
Aids
Craft
Aids
Reading
Aids
Writing
Aids
Math
Aids
Miscellaneous
Aids
Resources
Students with Low Vision
Overview
Low
Tech Aids
Using
Computers
Computer
Positioning
Accessibility
Options
Magnification
Software
Reading
& Computers
Writing
& Computers
Math
& Computers
Resources
AT for Blind Students
Overview
Low
Tech Devices
Books
& Games
Computer
Aids
Writing
& Computers
Reading
& Computers
Math
& Computers
Resources
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