Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Program Supports & Services
Assistive technology (AT) is as 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 individuals with disabilities. (29 U.S.C. Sec 2202(2)). Region 7 supports local school districts by providing consultation services and technical assistance on assistive technology that help students access the general curriculum.
AT Loan Library
AT Loan Library
Region 7 has a limited inventory of assistive technology items available for checkout to districts within our region. Loaning AT items allows school personnel an opportunity to try various devices with students to ensure the suitability of a particular device to the individual needs of a student before purchasing. Call or email Stacey Perkins for information to the availability of AT items.
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Early Childhood
High Incidence Disabilities
Low Incidence Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Legal Framework
Legal Framework Search for assistive technology:
https://framework.esc18.net/display/Webforms/ESC18-FW-FullSearch.aspx?DT=G&LID=en
PEIMS Guidance
PEIMS Guidance
PEIMS Coding Guidance for Assistive Technology Indicator
School districts in Texas are required to collect and report information to the Public Information Management System (PEIMS). If a student with a disability receives assistive technology devices or services that are included in the IEP, the PEIMS assistive technology indicator should be coded affirmatively. Click on the link below to access AT codes:
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Early Childhood
High Incidence Disabilities
Low Incidence Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance can be provided through email, telephone conversations, video conferencing, and/or onsite visits by contacting the Special Education Specialists shown below. Requests for on-site consultation specific to a student should be made through email. Please secure permission from the special education director and campus principal prior to on-site technical assistance.
Helpful Links
SETT Scaffold for Gathering Data-Annotated
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Early Childhood
High Incidence Disabilities
Low Incidence Disabilities
Visual Impairments
Resources
Resources
Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology
Legal References
SETT Framework by Joy Zabala
WATI
QIAT
Reading and Writing Supports
Read and Write Extension for Chrome
Speech-to-text for Google Docs https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en
Chromebook Accessibility Features https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177893?hl=en
Communication Supports
Inclusion in Texas-Assistive Technology
Vendors
Vendors
Assistive Technology Vendors/Products
Region 7 does not endorse any particular vendor or product. The listed vendors are for informational purposes only. Besides product information, many vendor websites also include articles, ideas, training, and free downloads.
»AbleNet
»Assistiveware
»Attainment Company, Inc.
» Cadan Assistive Technologies
» Don Johnston
»Enabling Devices
»Dynavox / Mayer-Johnson / Boardmaker
» Prentke Romich, Inc.
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Early Childhood
High Incidence Disabilities
Low Incidence Disabilities
Visual Impairments
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