Assistive Technology for Communication

A speech impairment can damper a student's ability to interact with their peers and to learn the topics that are being covered in the classroom. Sometimes students need to be paired up with an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device. The Read More...

Assistive Technology for Positioning and Mobility

When purchasing assistive technology the first and foremost question to ask before selecting assistive technology for your child must first be, “Is it going to meet the needs of my child?” Before the purchase of any assistive equipment it is very important Read More...

AT for students with high-incidence disabilities

What disabilities do you think of when you hear "high-incidence disabilities?" Do you think of individuals who can function on a high level? Do you think of the more severe disabilities? Well, put all pre-conceived notions aside. High-incidence disabilities Read More...

Assistive Technology for the Young Child

There are several categories referring to preschoolers with disabilities. They are: · Mental retardation · Hearing impairments · Speech impairments · Language impairments · Visual impairments · Emotional disturbance · Motor impairments · Deaf-blindness Read More...

Evaluating Assistive Technology for Classroom Use

As a parent you deserve to know your rights. The following website is written for parents who have children with disabilities. It allows you know become familiar with terminolgoy which may be used in the future. http://www.tennessee.gov/education/speced/doc/103107ATParentG2.pdf Read More...

Assistive Technology: A Brief Overivew

Helpful Information for families: I am providing information I feel may help families who have children with special needs. Assistive Technology Device is any piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified, Read More...