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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology Mission

The SSEC Center for Assistive Technology provides assistive technology consultations, evaluations, and training for students and educational professionals. 

Team Members: Crystal King, MSEd, MT-BC, Colleen Weiner, MSEd, SLP-A, Haidee Dutch, MHSc, CCC-SLP, and Haylee McHugh, MS, CCC-SLP

Trainings

Can be offered on a variety of assistive technology tools and topics.

Past training topics have included:

  • When in Chrome: Assistive Technology Supports in the Chrome Browser
  • Workin’ the Core: Core Vocabulary in the Classroom
  • Let’s Talk Tobii: Eye Gaze in the Classroom
  • Don’t Worry Be Appy: Apps to Motivate and Support Young Learners
  • Google Organizational Supports for Students and Educators (UDL)- using available Chrome Supports

Parent resources can be accessed in the Assistive Technology Supports slideshow below.

Services

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluations

AAC evaluations can be an on‐site or remote assessment. During this assessment, evaluators will meet with the team, observe and then evaluate the student to assist the team in determining what augmentative or alternative supports will best meet the student’s communication needs. This includes trialing appropriate AAC supports (low, mid or high tech). This evaluation includes a written report and team meeting attendance to review assessment findings.

Assistive Technology (AT) Evaluations

AT Evaluations can be an on‐site or remote assessment. During this assessment, evaluators will meet with the team, observe, and then evaluate the student to assist the team in determining what assistive technology supports will best meet the student’s academic needs while accessing the curriculum. This includes trialing AT tools as appropriate. This evaluation includes a written report and team meeting attendance to review assessment findings.

AAC or AT Consultations

AAC or AT Consultations may include an observation and meeting with the educational team on-site or remotely. Recommendations and support specific to the student’s AAC or academic needs will be provided.