Assistive Technology Services
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Assistive
Technology
ALLTech™ is a comprehensive resource for information,
consultation, assessments, technical assistance, training,
and professional
development about assistive technology, augmentative
communication, technology for individuals who are blind
or have low vision,
assistive and educational software, visually pleasing
accessible Web design, and universal design in education.
An assistive technology device is any item, piece of
equipment, or product system that helps make life easier
for a person
who has a disability, chronic illness, or who is elderly.
Assistive technology devices may range in complexity
from a strip of velcro purchased over the counter in
a department
store to a customized voice-activated computer.
ALLTech™ supports school teams with consideration of
assistive technology needs of children, youth, and
adults by providing
consultation, assessments, strategies, techniques,
and training about technology, curriculum adaptation,
and
universal design.
ALLTech™ supports consumers and employers with home
and workplace technology assessments, positioning,
and individual
and group
training on a wide range of technologies.
Assistive Technology Assessments
Our expert assistive technology assessment team conducts
thorough assistive technology assessments for children,
youth, and adults. We provide support and recommendations
for determining
how low and high tech assistive technology can benefit
users. ALLTech™ assessment team members are credentialed
as Assistive
Technology Practitioners (ATP) by the Rehabilitation
Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North
America. Our assistive
technology team:
- Reviews documents and gather related information.
- Interviews the individual, family members and
key caregivers, educators, and related service
providers.
- Meets with individual and the individual’s
team of service
providers to review and summarize information that
has
been gathered, identify concerns, and review
desired
outcomes.
- Conducts observations.
- Conducts device, software, and strategy trials
if
appropriate.
- Develops an in-depth written report and
recommendations
(for designated individual, special education
department at
the school, etc.).
Additional components (if appropriate):
- Conduct implementation visit and
training.
- Make follow-up phone call after
1 month
- Provide periodic updates.
For more information about ALLTech™ services, visit our Web site at www.alltech-tsi.org or contact us at info@alltech-tsi.org or 207.688.4573.x150.
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