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Assistive Technology, as defined by IDEA, is "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 children with disabilities."
The Assistive Technology team is committed to provide assistance to the educational staff and training for students and staff in the areas of technology, access issues, and implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities.
The A.T team provides the following services:
1. Consultation regarding students' needs and/or software needs.
2. Training on new devices, software, or equipment.
3. Assistive Technology assessments for students with IEPs who are referred.
4. Lending library of equipment, software, and books.
For information and questions regarding Assistive Technology please contact:
ATP certified/RESNA, NETS*T certified, Speech Language Pathologist
NETS*T certified, NTTI Master Teacher, M.S. Computers in Education
The AT office is located in the Pupil Services Department of Augusta County Schools in the Augusta County Government Center located in Verona, Virginia.
