Assistive Technology Free Training February 7, 2024 6pm

Feb 2

Join us for a free Training with Colleen Weiner Assistive Technology Expert

Colleen is a Certified Speech and Language Therapist with a Masters degree from Simmons University specializing in Assistive Technology. Colleen Assesses and works with students with various abilities to provide appropriate training and tools to successfully access the curriculum.

Do you know that all students with IEP and 504 are entitled to technology that is deemed appropriate for them for no cost to you?

“For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.”

—Mary Pat Radabaugh

Some Categories and examples

Mobility: Walking stick, crutch, walking frame, manual and powered

wheelchair, tricycle Artificial leg or hand, leg or hand splint, clubfoot brace

Corner chair, supportive seat, standing frame Adapted cutlery and cooking utensils, dressing stick, shower seat, toilet seat, toilet frame, feeding robot

Vision Eyeglasses, magnifier, magnifying software for computer

White cane, GPS-based navigation device Braille systems for reading and writing, screen reader for computer, talking book player, audio recorder and player Braille chess, balls that emit sound

Hearing Headphones, hearing aid, Amplified telephone, hearing loop

Communication Communication cards with texts, communication board

with letters, symbols, or pictures Electronic communication device with recorded or synthetic speech.

Cognition Task lists, picture schedules, and calendars, picture based

instructions Timer, manual or automatic reminder, smartphone with

adapted task lists, schedules, calendars, and audio recorder

Adapted toys and games

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