Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology is any item or tool used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability (IDEA '97, section 602).
Categories of Assistive Technology can include:
Assistive Technology Terms Glossary
At Derry Township School District, questions regarding assistive technology can be addressed by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) case managers and team members.
Specific Concerns related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication can be directed to:
Erica Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Specific concerns related to Assistive Technology Tools for Writing can be directed to:
Kelly Stewart, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Assistive Technology is any item or tool used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability (IDEA '97, section 602).
Categories of Assistive Technology can include:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Writing
- Reading
- Sensory Impairments
- Environmental Controls
Assistive Technology Terms Glossary
At Derry Township School District, questions regarding assistive technology can be addressed by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) case managers and team members.
Specific Concerns related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication can be directed to:
Erica Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Specific concerns related to Assistive Technology Tools for Writing can be directed to:
Kelly Stewart, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist