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= Resources, Guides, Models and Presentations =

=1) Read: **From Massachusetts DESE:**=
 * Access to Learning: Assistive Technology and Accessible Instructional Materials**

NOTE: If you do not work in MA, is there a comparable guide in your state? If so, read it and share.

2) Read: From Madalaine Pugliese
//Illustrating the Blend of Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration in Successful Inclusions Classrooms: What Competencies Does It Take?// Chapter 1 in Integrating Technology Tools into Instruction (NOTE: This document may NOT be shared with others.)

=3) Learn more about the SETT Framework=
 * From Joy Zabala: [|www.joyzabala.com]**


 * Using the SETT Framework to Level the Playing Field for Students with Disabilities**
 * SETTing up Staff and Supports to Promote Student Achievement**

= 4) Explore these resources from FCTD (Formerly The Family Center on Technology and Disability) = A resource designed to support organizations that work with families. This is an amazing collection of resources designed to empower and educate everyone. @http://www.fctd.info/ is NOW: [|www.ctdinstitute.org]

AT Solutions Guide: Family Center for Technology and Disabilities
 * From FCTD:**

AT and the IEP: Family Center for Technology and Disabilities

= 5) Online Resource Guides: = Assistive Technology enables people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. These web sites will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
 * @http://www.abilityhub.com/cognitive/index.htm
 * TechMatrix

=6) Feel free to Explore MORE AT resources as your time permits:= ISTE's Inclusive Learning Network [] Edutopia's AT Resource Roundup: [] Richard Byrne's Free Tech for Teachers [|http://www.freetech4teachers.com/p/about-richard-byrne-and-free-technology.html#.VMOm02R4rLM] Mike Marotta's Chrome AT []

For those of you interested in direct links about Assistive Technology Evaluation and Implementation: (NOTE: You will explore these further in furture AsTech courses)
 * OPTIONAL:**
 * **SETT Framework:** http://www.joyzabala.com/
 * **Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology**: http://www.qiat.org
 * **Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative:** http://www.wati.org/?pageLoad=content/supports/free/index.php
 * **Georgia Project for Assistive Technology:** http://www.gpat.org/Georgia-Project-for-Assistive-Technology/Pages/default.aspx
 * Protocol for Accommodations in Reading: [|http://donjohnston.com/upar/#.VMOnUmR4rLM]
 * Decoste Writing Profile: [|http://donjohnston.com/decoste-writing-protocol/#.VMOnk2R4rLM]



After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt:
 * These resources, guides and web sites offer categorization and selection of AT devices according to their purposes, including their role in making activities and environments more accessible, and their role in addressing the functional limitations of users. What do you think about the importance of knowing the range of available AT devices, and the process of properly matching the user to the device? Who should be included in the selection and decision making process if you decided to use assistive technology? How would you know if the assistive technology was “working” for your learners? How important is it to consider AT in the IEP? What might your role as an AT Professional be in this process?

Rubric:

**Read through what others have written and feel free to add a comment. [5 points]**