What is Assistive Technology (AT)?

Assistive technology includes any equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with an exceptionality. It can be high or low tech and is intended to promote greater independence. Examples of assistive technology include:

• switches
• communication devices
• touch screens
• word prediction software

The role of AT

AT is appropriate for a student who has an exceptionality and requires technology to access their curriculum. Technology may provide a voice for a student who cannot speak. Other devices can adapt the way individuals with physical or motor concerns interact with their daily environment. Some software programs can support students who have difficulties with reading and writing.

The student’s program planning team will determine which technology to trial in order to address targeted learning needs.

Assistive Technology can work together with Alternate Format Materials (AFM) to support students with Specific Learning Disorder in Reading or students with a Perceptual Disability. Visit the AFM site for details

Applying for AT

• • AT Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements
  • AT Application Process
  • AT Application Form
  • Required Attachments to AT Application
  • Requests for various assistive technologies require different attachments to be submitted with the AT application form. Please refer to the AT application form to determine which of the attachments below are required.
    • Record of School-based Trial for AT
    • Certification of Exceptionality
    • AT Responsibilities Form (signature page)
    • Listening Environment Profile
    • Referral for Personal FM & Sound Field Systems
    • Referral for Hushh-ups
    • Evergreening Eligibility Checklist
    • Evergreening of AT Students with Hearing Loss
    • Record of Accommodations
    • IEP Summary