Assistive Technology Links

Accessible Technologies for all Students Help in implementing assistive technology   

Assistive Technology for Children with Autism  how various modes of technology 
(including technology designed as augmentative communication systems), 
can be used for children with autism 

Assistive Technology in Schools Guide to low tech, mid-tech and high tech devices
 
Assistive Technology Products Microsoft's guide to assistive technology products and issues
 
Assistive Technology Education Portal A comprehensive guide to assistive technology 

AT Basic Modules The AT Basic Modules provide general assistive technology information on avariety of related 
uses for elementary students with disabilities. They include links to tutorials on the setup and use of several 
products as well as links to related resources

AT-IT project Intellikeys- Presentation on the Assistive Technology keyboard Intellikeys

Center for Applied Special Technology CAST A portal for education research and policy, neuropsychology,
clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, 
and more

Children with Special Health Care Needs Program (CSHCN)This Westchester County agency

provides information about programs and resources appropriate for children with special needs

Cochlear Implants Kevin Brady given a summary of choclear implants

Descriptive Video DVS Descriptive Video Servicesm provides narrated descriptions of the key visual elements

of television or movies

Daisy  Digital Accessible Information System,standard for for Digital Talking Books

DO-IT Assistive Technology University of Washington

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)

serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.

It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation

in education and employment. DO-IT distributes materials to those who wish to undertake similar activities or

enhance existing school, postsecondary, and employment programs.  DO-IT hosts programs for precollege and

college students with disabilities and for advocates, educators, administrators, and employers.

It maintains a large collection of free publications and links to resources.

Such topics as Universal Design in Education, Assistive Technology, and Accessible Web are some

of the topics that are addressed.

DO-IT Scholars are college-capable high school students with disabilities who have leadership potential.

DO-IT Scholars are loaned computers, software, and adaptive technology for use in their homes.

They use the Internet to access information and to communicate with others. DO-IT Scholars gain academic,

career, and personal insights by communicating electronically with each other and with DO-IT Mentors.

They attend live-in summer study programs at the University of Washington and participate in work-based l

earning experiences. DO-IT Scholar high school graduates who continue to support DO-IT efforts,

participate in the electronic community and work-based learning experiences, and mentor younger Scholars

and Pals.

DO-IT Pals are teens with disabilities who participate in an electronic community to support their 
academic and career goals. They provide their own computer systems and Internet access, usually
through their homes, schools, or libraries.

DO-IT Campers are participants in selected summer camps for children and youth with disabilities. 
DO-IT staff travel to these camps to teach Internet, college, and career transition skills.

DO-IT Mentors include college students, faculty, and professionals in a wide variety of career fields. 
Many have disabilities themselves. Mentors help DO-IT participants succeed in college and employment
as they communicate via electronic mail and during program activities.

DO-IT Staff, Interns, and Volunteers coordinate programs, electronic communications, research, and 
dissemination.

Family Village School   Resources on Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Lower Hudson Regional Information Center  The mission of the LHRIC is to provide regional leadership and 
to collaborate with school districts and communities to meet their educational challenges by delivering cost-effective, 
high quality technology services.
 
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities a wealth of information on disabilities,
research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities
NCAM has developed methods for creating and delivering captions for Web-based multimedia

NIMAS National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard,  a common text standard to remove barriers to 
accessibility to educational materials.

 
NIMAC National Instructional Materials Access Center obtaining accessible textbooks for students with disabilities

The National Center to Improve Practice  Formed to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational 
outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities. 
 

One Hand Typing  Source for one hand hand typing information and equipment 

Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1998

Teaching Students with Disabilities  Tips for classroom adaptations for students with disabilities
    

The Southern Westchester Boces Center for Special Services BOCES special education services

Westchester Institute for Human Development Diagnostic evaluation and treatment services

are provided for children with developmental concerns, neurodevelopmental and

intellectual disabilities, as well as cerebral palsy, and other neuromotor disorders,

spina bifida and autism spectrum.