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Assistive Technology (AT)

Assistive technology (AT) can help children with disabilities participate more independently in their schools. AT can be low tech (ex. pencil grips) or high tech (ex. augmentative communication devices or touch screens). Federal and state law require an IEP Team to consider a child's need for AT. ADAP recently conducted an on-line survey to understand how IEP Teams make decisions about the need for AT, how AT is implemented, and whether parents are satisfied with the AT being provided to their children.  The most sobering result from the survey: for children not using AT, more than 3/4 of the parents reported their IEP Teams never even discussed the need for it.

Resources

Statewide Technology Access and Response for Alabamians with Disabilities (STAR) - STAR's mission is to increase the provision of, access to, and funding for assistive technology for Alabamians of all ages and all disabilities through a variety of comprehensive activities and services available statewide.
Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) - Supports organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities, offering information and services on the subject of assistive and instructional technologies. 
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • ADAP Services
    • ADAP Staff
    • Mission & Values
    • Goals & Priorities
    • ADAP Eligibility Requirements
    • Programming
    • Career and Clerkship Opportunities
    • ADAP Disclaimer
    • ADAP Advisory Council >
      • PADD Advisory Council
      • PAIMI Advisory Council
    • ADAP Awards >
      • Jeff Ridgeway
      • Ricky Wyatt
  • Client Assistance Program
  • Community Issues
    • Abuse/Neglect
    • Assistive Technology
    • Employment
    • Community Waiver Program
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Mental Health
    • Social Security
    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    • Veterans
    • Voting >
      • Vote for Access
    • Guardianship
  • Children's Issues
    • Bullying
    • Children's Mental Health
    • Foster Care
    • Juvenile Justice
    • Protecting Youth in Facilities
    • Special Education
    • Transitioning to Adulthood
  • COVID-19 Advocacy Tools You Can Use
    • Healthcare
    • Safety in Community / Facility
    • Special Education (K-12 and Post-Secondary)
    • Transportation and Housing
    • Voting
  • Assistance Needed
    • Resources >
      • Client Intake Form
      • ADAP General Contact Form
      • ADAP Publications
      • ADAP Federal Partners
    • Grievance Procedure
    • Grievance Form
    • Satisfaction Survey
    • Office Location
    • Request Education / Training Presentation
    • Request Exhibit
    • Request a Publication
    • Special Education Bulk Book Order Form
    • Report Broken Links or Other Website Issues