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Assistive Technology is the provision of services and/or adaptive devices to help students compensate for a disability and/or develop skills essential for independence. The Access Center provides assessments to determine assistive technology needs of students. The Exceptional Education Department of HCS promotes the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in order to provide access to the general curriculum. UDL enables all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning by providing rich supports for learning and reducing barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all. Please feel free to contact the Access Center for information about Assistive Technology services available for eligible students.
Canvas Course:
Assistive Technology Resource Group
The Access Center
4626 Oakwood Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37416
☎️423.498.7113
📠423.498.6696 |
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| Our Team |
Terrilyn Ladd, EdS., CCC-SLP
Director of Related Services |
Emily Darr
Lead Teacher |
Jennifer Rodgers, CCC-SLP
Lead Teacher
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Kimberly Reynolds, ATP
AT Specialist / ExEd Technology Coordinator |
Dayna Brown
AT Teacher
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Jeanne Manley
AT Teacher |
Penny Lambert, CCC-SLP
AT SLP |
Canvas Course:
Assistive Technology Resource Group
FAQ
Identification (1 Questions)
What is Assistive Technology (AT)?
Devices or systems to help a student with a disability receiving FAPE
According to IDEA 20 USC 1402(1); 34 CFR 300.5, assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. This does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device.
Referral (3 Questions)
1. What should I do if I feel like my student needs an AT evaluation?
Contact your child's teacher to complete an AT referral packet.
2. What is included in an AT referral packet?
Four forms and documented concern in student's prior written notice.
3. Can any student be assigned assistive technology devices?
No
Links
Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT)
Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT)
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI)
CAST
National Center on Universal Design for Learning