DoDDS
Japan District
Assistive Technology Lending Library
Contents
How
Assistive Technology Relates to the IEP
How
to Access the Lending Library
Japan
District Lending Library Inventory
(300.5) Assistive technology
device
As used in this part, Assistive technology device means 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
main point is that a device is used to increase, maintain or improve the skills
of the student. It does not have to be high tech and can be
a simple as an adapted pencil grip.)
(300.6) Assistive technology
service
As used in this part, Assistive technology service means any service that
directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or
use of an assistive technology device.
The
term includes –
The
evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional
evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment;
Purchasing, leasing, or
otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by
children with disabilities;
Selecting, designing,
fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing
assistive technology devices;
Coordinating and using other
therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such
as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and
programs;
Training
or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate,
that child's family; and
Training or technical
assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or
rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services
to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions
of that child."
The main idea is that we can
all work as service providers for AT needs of the students. This includes the AT consultant, the teacher,
the para-professional , the parent, etc. “working
together to make AT work”.
How Assistive Technology Relates
to the IEP
Under Accommodations/Special
Considerations on the IEP you will see a section that mentions Braille,
Behavior, Assistive Technology, Limited English Proficiency and Communication
Needs. The IEP team is required by law
to consider the need for Assistive Technology.
This is further explained below.
STEPS
FOR CONSIDERATION:
What does it mean to "consider"? Consideration is a brief process,
one that can take place within every Individualized Education Plan meeting.
In order to consider the need for assistive technology, at least one person
on the Individualized Education Plan Team must have some knowledge about assistive
technology. When considering a child's need for Assistive Technology, there
are only four general conclusions that can be reached.
1. The first is that current interventions (whatever they may be) are working
and nothing new is needed, including Assistive Technology. Check NO assistive
technology needed.
2. The second possibility is that Assistive Technology is already being used
(or there has been a trial with Assistive Technology) so that we know that
it does work. In that case, the Individualized Education Plan Team should
incorporate the use of the device into the Individualized Education Plan goals
and objectives. Check YES assistive technology is needed.
3. The third possibility is that the Individualized Education Plan Team may
conclude that new Assistive Technology should be tried. In that case, the
Individualized Education Plan Team will need to describe in the Individualized
Education Plan the type of Assistive Technology to be tried, including the
features they think may help, such as "having the computer speak the
text as the student writes". Check YES assistive technology is needed.
4. Finally, the last possibility is that the Individualized Education Plan
Team will find that they simply do not know enough to make a decision. In
this case, they will need to gather more information. That could be a simple
process of calling someone for help, or going to get some print, disk, or
online resources to help him or her better "consider" what Assistive
Technology might be useful. It could also be an indication that the Case Study
Committee needs to initiate a formal assessment of the child's need for assistive
technology. Write in *Assistive Technology evaluation/assessment pending.
Assistive technology not available to all students in the classroom should
be listed on the Individualized Education Plan if required by a special education
student. Assistive technology available to all students, (e.g., the computer
lab) to which the child has access, usually is not specified on the Individualized
Education Plan. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires schools
to provide assistive technology if it is required for a student to receive
a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Assistive technology must be provided
at no cost to the parents.
The
Lending Library
Japan District has
established an Assistive Technology Lending Library to provide an opportunity
for Special Education teachers to learn more about the technology available and
to try out new technology with their students.
Materials are available for short-term loan (9 weeks). When teachers find that certain items work
well to increase, maintain or improve the skills of their students, the Assistive
Technology items can be added to the IEP.
How To Access the Lending Library
Teachers
can come directly to the Library at
Japan
District Lending Library Inventory
| Title | Format | Description |
| All-Turn-It Spinner | Device | Activity starter. Interactive game participation for differing abilities |
| All-Turn-It Spinner: Create Your Own | Overlay | Overlay Kit |
| All-Turn-It Spinner: Spin n Spell | Overlay | Overlay Kit |
| All-Turn-It Spinner: Bingo | Overlay | Overlay Kit |
| All-Turn-It Spinner: Tale Blazers | Overlay | Overlay Kit |
| AlphaSmart 3000 | Device | Portable word processor with and without Co-Writer installed |
| Articulation 1 | Software | Consonant Phonemes |
| Articulation 2 | Software | Consonant Clusters |
| Articulation 3 | Software | Vowels + R and R Clusters |
| Assistive Technology, Access for all Students | Book | Resource Guide |
| AT Training Series | cd | Adaptive computer technology lab |
| AT Video Series - Assistive Technology Assessment Forms | cd | WATI forms |
| AT Video Series - AT: More Than Computers | Video | Low Tech assistive technology |
| AT Video Series - The IEP Team and AT Decisions | Video | Using the WATI to make decisions about assistive technology |
| Autism and PDD series: Categories | Software | Ages 3-7, grades PreK-2 |
| Autism and PDD series: Concepts | Software | Ages 3-7, grades PreK-2 |
| Autism and PDD series: Yes/No Questions | Software | Ages 3-7, grades PreK-2 |
| Autism and PDD series: Basic Questions | Software | Ages 3-7, grades PreK-2 |
| Autism and PDD series: Picture Stories and Language Activities | Software | Ages 3-7, grades PreK-3 |
| Bead Curtain | Bead Chain Curtain | Cause and Effect |
| Behavioral Support | Book | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices |
| Best Behavior | Book | Building Positive Behavior Support in Schools |
| Big Keys Plus | Device | Keyboard with Extra-Large Keys |
| Big Mac | Device | Single message, voice output communication device |
| Big Red Switch | Device | Single switch |
| BIT'N Files: Witches' Brew | Reading Set | High Interest, Low Level, 5 books |
| BIT'N Files: The Brain Worm | Reading Set | High Interest, Low Level, 5 books |
| BIT'N Files: Tomb Master | Reading Set | High Interest, Low Level, 5 books |
| BIT'N Files: Set 1 | Reading Set, Teacher's Guide | High Interest, Low Level, variety pack |
| BIT'N Files: Set 2 | Reading Set, Teacher's Guide | High Interest, Low Level, variety pack |
| Boardmaker | Software | Picture maker for communication boards and overlays |
| Boardmaker | Video | Tutorial |
| Bright Lines Paper | Paper Samples | To Improve Handwriting |
| Carter High Chronicles | Reading Set, Teacher's Guide | High Interest, Low Level, variety pack |
| Childhood Apraxia of Speech | Book | Resource Guide |
| Coin Abacus | Device | Money: Addition and Subtraction |
| Color Plexiglass Blocks | Plexi glass tiles | Geometric color tiles, spacial relationships |
| Colored Pegs and Pegboard | Colored pegs | Translucent pegs, spacial relationships |
| Communication Book (large) | Student Book | Communication Book with Velcro pages 9” X 10” |
| Communication Book (small) | Student Book | Communication Book with Velcro pages 8” X 6” |
| Communication Book (long wallet) | Student Book | Communication Book with sleeves for slide in pics. 4' X 8.5" |
| Communication Book (pocket) | Student Book | Communication Book with sleeves for slide in pics. 3" X 4.5" |
| Communication Book (spiral bound, pocket) | Student Book | Communication Book with sleeves for slide in pics. 3" X 4.5" |
| Community Success | Reproducible Book |
Guidebook for instructor Attainment |
| Concentrate 2 | Software | Short-term memory game |
| Concentrate 3 | Software | Short-term memory game |
| Creature Antics | Software | Switch control, cause and effect, turn taking |
| Creature Capers | Software | Switch control, cause and effect, turn taking |
| Creature Cartoons | Software | Switch control activities |
| Creature Features | Software | Switch control, cause and effect, turn taking |
| Dana by AlphaSmart | Device | Portable Word Processor |
| Differentiating Instruction | Book | Collaborative Planning and Teaching for Universally Designed Learning |
| Disability Issues Series, A Different Way of Learning | Video | Explores issues of people with disabilities and professionals who work with them |
| Dragon Naturally Speaking 9 | Software | Speech Recognition Software |
| Drumming Bunny | Toy | Switch activated |
| Dynavox M3 | Device | Communication Device, dynamic display |
| Dynavox V | Device | Communication Device, dynamic display |
| Earobics Step 1 | Software | Phonological Awareness, Auditory Processing, Phonics |
| Earobics Step 2 | Software | Phonological Awareness, Auditory Processing, Phonics, Spoken Language Processing |
| Edmark 1, print version | Complete Print Kit | Reading and Language Program |
| Edmark 1, software version | Software | Reading and Language Program |
| Edmark 2, print version | Complete Print Kit | Reading and Language Program |
| Edmark 2, software version | Software | Reading and Language Program |
| First Verbs | Software | Vocabulary Development |
| Five Finger Typist | Software | Typing program |
| Following Directions: 1 and 2 level commands | Software | Directions, Short and long-term memory activities |
| Forrest Center Stage | Software | Interactive Storybook about Assistive Technology |
| Functional Curriculum | Book | Targets Elementary, Middle and Secondary Students with Special needs |
| Functional Literacy | Reproducible Book |
Guide for teachers, English and Spanish, Attainment |
| Gazzillion Bubbles | Device | Battery operated bubble blower |
| Go Talk 4 | Device | Communication Device with 4 levels |
| Great Action Adventure, The | Software | Receptive words, sign language, word matching, verb tenses |
| Grooming For Life | Software | Personal care routines |
| Handwriting Without Tears | kit | Multi-learning style for handwriting |
| Health | Software, Workbook | Life Skills, Healthy Choices |
| Hidden Curriculum, The | Book | Practical Solutions for Understanding the Unstated Rules in Social Situations |
| Incredible 5-Point Scale, The | Book | Guide for teachers of students with Autism |
| IntelliKeys USB Keyboard | Device | Adaptive Keyboard |
| IntelliTools Classroom Suite Network Version | Complete Software Kit | Multi sensory software platform for K-8 Curriculum |
| Interactive Reading Book: Ups and Downs of Opposites | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: How Many? | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: How Do I Feel? | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: What Happened and Why? | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: What Color Is It? | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: Who's on First? | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: Things I Do At Home | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: Sounds Good To Me | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: Pigs In Space | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: Action! | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Interactive Reading Book: I Go To School | Book | Book with velcro-backed picture cards |
| Invisible Clock | Device | Timer |
| iTalk2 | Device | Communication Device |
| Jelly Bean Switch | Device | Single Switch |
| Job Coaching Strategies | DVD and Workbook |
Handbook for Supported Employment |
| Kidspiration V.2 | Software | Visual learning skills |
| LIPS Lindamood Classroom Version | Complete Kit | Phoneme Sequencing Program for Reading, Spelling and Speech |
| Literacy: Phonemic Awareness | Software | Single CD, Hierarchical skills design |
| Look 'n Cook | Recipes, Lesson plans | Guidebook for Teachers, Attainment |
| Members of the Community | Software, Workbook | Life Skills |
| Menu Math, Hamberger Hut, Addition and Subtraction, 3 menus | Workbook Series | Functional Math Grade Level 3-6 |
| Menu Math, Hamberger Hut, Multiplication and Division, 3 menus | Workbook Series | Functional Math Grade Level 3-6 |
| Menu Math, Ice Cream Parlor, Addition and Subtraction, 3 menus | Workbook Series | Functional Math Grade Level 3-6 |
| Menu Math, Ice Cream Parlor, Multiplication and Division, 3 menus | Workbook Series | Functional Math Grade Level 3-6 |
| Message Mate 20 | Device | Communication Device |
| Modifying Schoolwork | Book | Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices |
| Mounting Switch | Device | Switch designed for head level mounting (can be used with knee, shoulder, arm) |
| Music Box with Switch | Device | Switch operated |
| My House: Language Activities of Daily Living | Software | Daily routines, communication |
| My School: Language Activities of Daily Living | Software | Daily routines, communication |
| My Town: Language Activities of Daily Living | Software | Daily routines, communication |
| Navigating the Social World | Book | Curriculum for Asperger's and High Functioning Autism |
| Neo by AlphaSmart | Device | Portable Word Processor |
| No Touch Talker | Device | Communication Device, No touch required to activate, 1 message or chime tone |
| Noisy Stories | Workbook | Language activities for Children of all communication abilities |
| Optical Mouse, Logitech | Device | Switch adapted mouse |
| Pagemark Dictionary, Franklin | Device | Clip-On Dictionary with 80K words |
| Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom | Book | Introduction and instruction for para professionals |
| PECS Communication Book, small | Book | Book Binder for picture schedule |
| PECS tutorial | Video | Tutorial for Picture Exchange Communication System |
| Pen Again, Pencil | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen Again, Pen | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen, Ergonomic Ball Point | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen, Evo | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen, RinG | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen, Steady Write | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pen, Writing Bird | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Pencil Weight, Velcro Wrapper | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Picture Cue Dictionary | Software | Vocabulary Builder |
| Picture This, Professional Edition | Software | 5000 Photos + Words for Picture Schedules |
| Playing a Role | Software, Workbook | Real Life Vocational Rehearsals |
| Power Link 3 | Device | Switch operator for electrical appliances |
| Press to Play- Animals | Software | Single switch software |
| Quicktionary Reading Pen | Device | Pocket dictionary pen |
| Reading Helper: Thin | Item | Similar to Reading Rulers |
| Reading Helper: Wide Blue | Item | Similar to Reading Rulers |
| Reading Helper, Wide Yellow | Item | Similar to Reading Rulers |
| Reading Stand, APH | Book holder | Allows viewer to read in more vertical format |
| Reading Stand, Easy Reader | Book holder | More lightweight and portable than APH style |
| Read Naturally (SE) Sequenced Series | DVD | Levels 1.0 to 8.0 |
| Read Naturally (SE) Phonics Series | DVD | Levels .8 to 2.7 |
| Ring Writer clip | Device | Writing Tool, Handwriting problems |
| Roller Plus/Joystick Plus | Device | Computer Access Adaptive Mouse/ Joystick |
| Ruler: Finger Grip | Item | Raised Center for gripping |
| Ruler: Master (5 in 1) | Item | Five Rulers in seperate layers |
| See & Solve Manipulatives | Complete Kit | Numeral and Operation tiles, Bead counters, Sorting and Storage |
| Show Me Math | Software | Animated math problems |
| Social Skills Picture Book | Book | Teaching play, emotion, and communication skills to children with Autism |
| Social Story Book, The New | Book | Stories for adults and children with ASD |
| Solving Behavior Problems in Autism | Book | Improving Communication with Visual Strategies |
| SpeechViewer 3 for Windows | Device, Book, Software | For SLPs to use in modifying speech patterns with visual and auditory feedback |
| Squizzers | Device | Adaptive scissors |
| Step By Step, Little Blue Communicator | Device | 3 Level Communicator |
| Straight Talk About Autism | video | single only |
| Super Talker | Device | Communication Device |
| Swim, Swam, Swum | Software | Mastering irregular verbs |
| Talking Typer for Windows | Software | Typing program with Speech |
Teach Me to Talk |
Software | Basic Language skills, English + Spanish |
| Tech Speak | Device | Communication Device with 6 levels |
| Tech Talk | Device | Communication Device |
| TI-15 | Device | Calculator |
| TI-15 Explorations | Book | Math Activities for Grades 4-6 |
| Time Scales | Software | Basic to advanced time telling skills |
| Time Timer | Device | Teaches Elapsed Time |
| Tunes that Teach | Sing and Learn CD | Ages 2-7 |
| Twenty Categories | Software | Noun categorization lessons |
| Universal Design for Learning | Book | A Guide for Teachers and Educational Professionals |
| Universally Designed Classroom, The | Book | Resource Guide, Accessible Curriculum and Digital Technologies |
| Using Assistive Technology to Meet Literacy Standards | Book | For Grades 4-6 |
| Vibrating Light and Sound Timer | Device | Timer |
| ViewSonic | Hardware | Touchscreen integrated with Magic Touch software |
| Visual Strategies for Improving Communication | Book | Practical Supports for School and Home |
| Voice Cue | Device | Auditory Cueing/Verbal Prompting |
| Wilson Reading Program | Complete Kit | Reading Program: Total Word Construction |
| Words and Concepts 1 | Software | Vocabulary, Language concept |
| Words and Concepts 3 | Software | Vocabulary, Language concept |
| Words Around Me | Software | Vocabulary Development |
| Write Out-Loud | Software | Talking Word Processor Software |
| Writing Guide | Device | No-Tech item for Handwriting |
| Writing Paper | Item | Assorted writing paper to improve handwriting |
| Writing with Symbols 2000 | Software | Talking symbol/word processing program |
Check Out Procedures
1. After viewing the Lending
Library Inventory, decide what items will be requested.
2.
Fill out a Lending Agreement
Form requesting the items and save it to your computer.
3. Attach the agreement in an eMail to lending.library@pac.dodea.edu
The items will then be mailed to
your school. A copy of the Lending
Agreement Form with Due Dates filled in will be sent with your items.
Please abide by the software
policy.
Return items by due date to:
Lending Library
Room
107
Unit 5072