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Assistive technology consists of both devices and services. An assistive technology device is defined by IDEA 2004 as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device." ( 34CFR§ 300.5).
An assistive technology service is defined by IDEA 2004 as "any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device." ( 34CFR§ 300.6). Services include evaluation, selection, coordination with the educational team, and training.
Students with all types of disabilities benefit from assistive technologies. Whether a student with disabilities experiences difficulties with reading, writing, communication, access, and more., there are technologies available that may assist that student.
The Assistive Technology (AT) In-Residence Program provides ongoing support for your school or district's AT needs throughout the school year, including individual student assessment, ongoing training and mentoring, support for modification of materials to provide access to the curriculum and differentiation of instruction, as well as support for intervention and progress monitoring in a Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) model. Priority scheduling is given to schools with In-Residence programs, and services are tailored to meet their needs.
EASTCONN's Assistive Technology (AT) specialists can assess individual student needs and identify potential AT solutions, from low- to high-tech, to support student achievement. In a world where it's difficult to stay up-to-date on constantly changing AT products and research, EASTCONN's AT specialists can help you find the most current solutions for your students' needs.
Our Assistive Technology (AT) team is available to help integrate AT into your Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI). Our team uses the data-tracking features of specific AT programs for both progress-monitoring and integrating AT into educational plans for students with special needs. EASTCONN's AT experts will work with your staff and students in the classroom to support student learning.
Become familiar with the latest low- to high-tech Assistive Technology (AT) solutions and learn how AT can support not only the learning needs of students with special needs, but your district's Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) initiatives, as well. Attend one of EASTCONN's convenient training workshops or contact EASTCONN's AT specialists to customize a full-day or half-day training -- at your site or ours -- to meet the specific needs of your school or district.
EASTCONN has established partnerships with a variety of leading Assistive Technology (AT) manufacturers and distributors. Preview sessions are offered locally on a periodic basis, allowing EASTCONN school districts to stay informed about the latest developments in AT products and services.
EASTCONN's Assistive Technology Team also offers the following specialized services as part of a district's Assistive Technology In-Residence package or available as fee for service. For further information contact Carol L. Magliocco, Ph.D., A.T.P.,P.T. at
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EASTCONN's Assistive Technology Team can provide a range of services for students with communication needs. Services include evaluation of appropriate communication solutions from lo to high tech, assistance with documentation for funding, training regarding device programming, use and integration into the educational program. EASTCONN participates Dynavox Dream and ProxTalk lender programs to enable our Team to bring devices to your students for trial.
An educational audiologist supports schools with specific students and/or school-wide initiatives. Contact EASTCONN for information aout students with hearing loss, students with central auditory processing disorders, FM systems, classroom acoustics for new construction or existing building and reapid hearing screening. On-site consultation and professional development are available.
EASTCONN's certified Assistive Technology Professionals are available to consult with school district teams regarding student's positioning and mobility needs. SErvices include assistance with evaluation, design, and acquisition of equipment, such as customized power and manual wheelchairs, and positioning and mobility devices. EASTCONN's ATPs are are also available for training and follow-up consultation.
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Assistive Technology
