3.+Internet+Resources

 __Assistive Technology__ [|Introduction to Assistive Technology] A great website that gives a basic overview of terms, ideas, and technologies used for "younger" students (ages 5 - 11). Though these AT's could be used for any age. There are sections about AT and IDEA and how it translates into the schools, learning how to select the device that would best suit your student(s), and tutorials for various AT's found in the classroom, among other things. [|Family Center on Technology and Disability]   This site has a vast array of information on AT legislation, information for parents, organizations in specific areas and around the country, discussion boards, and there is even a free CD-ROM available with all the information. [|P.L.U.K.]  Parents, Let's unite fro Kids s a website devoted or parents with children with disabilities. It gives information on Assistive Technology [|KinderArt] 

__AT Funding__ [|The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project]  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This site supports the advocacy efforts of attorneys, advocates, service agencies, persons with disabilities and their families as they seek funding for AT services and devices. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|RESNA] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;">AFTAP is designed to enhance the efforts of the state alternative financing program (AFP) grantees and the access to telework grantees. It also assists states seeking to establish an alternative financing program. <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Disability.gov] This site has a ton of information. Here you can find funding and grants for various technology items, learn about different AT, and apply for various benefits. Among many other things.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__Low Tech AT__ [|Design] This file has some great information regarding what to consider when making or buying a non-electronic communication board. [|Onion Mountain Technology] A long list of LoTTie Kits for a wide variety of subjects.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__AAC Systems__ [|Circle of Inclusion] This site had great terminology and definitions and explanations to help everyone. There is information about the AAC process, methods, and ideas to help encourage AC in natural environments. [|American Speech-Language-Hearing Association] Gives great information on what AAC is and different types of AAC systems. [|AAC Institute] <span style="color: #00030a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">A not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the most effective communication for people who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Has information about funding, products and resources.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__Sensory Processing__ [|SPD] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation i <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">s the leader in Sensory Processing Disorder research, education and advocacy, the SPD Foundation offers an abundance of services and programs for professionals, parents, and anyone interested in knowing more about this neurological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 6 children. [|Stickids] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">A software and activity kit that supplies user friendly therapeutic strategies to support Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration and motor challenged children. Easily create unlimited visual aides of trackers, planners, games and activity cards for daily functional events, sensory diets and cognitive self regulation. For use at school, home and in the community. [|C-Print] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">a speech-to-text system developed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), a college of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), as an access service option for some deaf and hard-of-hearing students in educational environments. It was developed by researchers to improve the classroom experience for students at both the secondary and college levels. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 15.6px; line-height: 16px;">__Supporting Activity and Mobility__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> [|Freedom Concepts Inc.] Freedom Concepts custom-builds mobility devices for individuals with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and visually impaired. Freedom Concepts Inc. (FCI) custom designed tricycles, walkers and chairs provide mobility and therapeutic benefits for thousands of special needs individuals throughout Canada and the U.S. [|Disability Resources] This site contains information about methods teachers can use in the classroom, devices available and topics to think about when dealing with mobility issues in the classroom and throughout the community. [|Car Talk] This site gives information about adapting vehicles for individuals with special needs to either ride in them or drive them. This would be great information for teenagers in school who may have special needs.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__Switches__ [|Freedom Concepts Inc.] Freedom Concepts custom-builds mobility devices for individuals with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Angelman Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and visually impaired. Freedom Concepts Inc. (FCI) custom designed tricycles, walkers and chairs provide mobility and therapeutic benefits for thousands of special needs individuals throughout Canada and the U.S. [|Disability Resources] This site contains information about methods teachers can use in the classroom, devices available and topics to think about when dealing with mobility issues in the classroom and throughout the community. [|Car Talk] This site gives information about adapting vehicles for individuals with special needs to either ride in them or drive them. This would be great information for teenagers in school who may have special needs. [|All About Circuits] Has great information about all the different types of switches, how to create some of them and in what scenarios they would best be used. [|Making a Switch] Simple instructions on how to make a single switch adaptor for battery operated toys. [|Switch Adapted Toy] Another example of easy DIY switches for battery operated toys.

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__Toys__ [|eSpecial Needs]Features a wide variety of equipment for use in the home and in the classroom, including toys for students with special needs. [|Able Play] A wide variety of play products for children with special needs. WikiHow Instructions on how to make adaptive toys using a switch. Adaptable Minds <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">There are many different ways to help a child play using low-tech strategies. Some strategies involve modifying store-bought toys, looking for certain features in toys you buy, or making a toy operable by a switch. This site has information on all of it. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 15.6px;">__Computer Access Methods__ Inclusive One Touch Computer <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;">The Inclusive One Touch includes free <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;">//<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">MyZone // <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;"> - a new configurable desktop from Inclusive that provides a personal workspace for each pupil.• Robust design for classroom use. • Extra tough touch screen. • Screen has adjustable height and tilt. • 19” capacitive touch screen technology - light touch access. • Integrated webcam and microphone. • With included educational software (see below for details). • Convenient, front facing USB ports. • Very low power consumption and extra quiet operation. • Can be bolted down using fittings supplied. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: normal;"> Abelize <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Accessible computer equipment and PC access aids for the disabled computer user, includes software, computers and programmes for those with disabilities. <span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; color: #000000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 15.6px; line-height: 18px;">__Software and Software Systems__ [|UKanDu] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">More than simple cause-and-effect software, UKanDu Switches, Too! programs provide three levels of learning and switch use: cause-and-effect, opposites and story completion. The fun situations make this the perfect stepping stone to UKanDu Little Books, UKanDu Interactive Series and other literacy software. [|eSpecial Needs] <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">eSpecial Needs offers a variety of computer software programs designed using learning programs for students with disabilities. From programs that assist with language and vocabulary to ones that focus on core concepts such as numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, opposites, and matching; improving auditory attending and comprehension skills is a main goal of many of the programs. [|AtKidSystems] teaches color recognition, spatial awareness, directional awareness, numbers, and shapes to preschool kids with autism, developmental delays, CP, and motor challenges. [|The Adaptive Child]A premier provider of therapeutic & special needs toys, software, strollers, learning tools and adaptive equipment for special needs children [|Rock N Go]Learn math and school skills through music with Rock N Go software, music and other products [|Byonetics]An "In Home" program proving successful in enhancing speech, behavioral, and occupational therapies for autistic children

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">__Multimedia__ [|HippoCampus] This site offers multimedia lessons and course material to help with instruction, homework, and studies.