Assistive Technology
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- Overview
- Social Emotional Supports During School Closures
- FUSD Assistive Technology Forms
- Assistive Technology Consideration Documents
- Assessment Tools
- Where Can I Borrow Assistive Technology
- National Assistive Technology Projects
- Reading Tools to Support Access to Print Materials
- Math Supports
- Communication Boards and Books
- Writing Supports
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Tablet and Computer Accessibility Options
- Technology Learning Supports
- Arizona Department of Education AT Training Resources
- Universal Design for Learning
- Classroom Management
- iPad Applications (Free)
- Read & Write Software Resources
- Visual Supports and Executive Functioning
- Getting Started with Bookshare (electronic book resources)
- Assistive Technology Blog
- High School Books in Alternative Formats
- Cool Tips and Tricks Curated List of Links For 2020
- Technology Learning Podcasts
- Build Your UDL, AT, and Tech Professional Learning Network Pick a Professional to Follow
- ISTE 2020 Technology Take Aways
- ATIA 2021 Take Aways
- Microsoft Accessibility Options and Supports
- How to install apps on your FUSD iPad Free or Personally Paid For
Assessment Tools
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UPAR
Download the Print version of UPAR at no cost from Don Johnston. This tool allows educators to conduct informal assessment of student's independent and auditory reading comprehension skills and to use this information to begin to consider assistive technology tools to support reading. UPAR is built on the concept of an informal reading inventory (IRI).
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Communication Matrix
The Communication Matrix has created a free assessment tool to help families and professionals easily understand the communication status, progress, and unique needs of anyone functioning at the early stages of communication or using forms of communication other than speaking or writing.
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Communication Supports Inventory- Children & Youth (CSI-CY)
The Communication Supports Inventory- Children & Youth (CSI-CY) is a tool to help professionals working with students with complex communication needs make educational plans that are comprehensive enough to capture their strengths and restrictions.
This tool is available at no cost online. The tool can be printed or used online.