Re: Going to post intensive tx/ KRIS

[Guest guest]

Hi Kris,

What is " federally funded AT? " I google it but nothing came up. Could you

explain what AT is please? Thank you,

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> Hi Heidi,

> Along with the other fab suggestions regarding safety & self help, I would

like to suggest assessment on building communication skills.

> Every state has a federally funded AT site that can assist parents and/or

professionals with assesments, training & procurement of assistive (or

augmentative) communication tools. No fee involved typically.

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[Guest guest]

Hi -

AT refers to assistive technology.

U.S. Congress, Public Law 100-407, Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals

with Disabilities Act of 1988 also known as the " TECH ACT "

The " Tech Act " provided federal funds to states to develop training and delivery

systems for assistive technology devices and services. It required states and

territories to develop statewide, consumer-responsive programs of

technology-related services for individuals with disabilities of all ages. This

act first defined Assistive Technology Devices and Services and promoted the

availability and quality of AT devices and services to all individuals,

including children.

Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-394)

This Tech Act amendment affirms that technology is a valuable tool that can be

used to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities. It extends the funding

of the 50 states and six territories to develop permanent, comprehensive,

statewide programs of technology-related assistance

Below are links that provide overviews, details,AT sites by state and/or

organizations dedicated to assistive technology for ALL with disabilities:

This is an example of an AT site located in Georgia:

http://www.gatfl.org/

This is a valuable site:

http://www.resna.org/resources/at_and_re_info.dot

This is a great site to get overview on mandates, TECH ACT, state by state AT

sites:

http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/Laws/atap.pdf

Association of Tech Act projects with state by state links. Click on links &

scroll to bottom of page.

http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/Laws/atap.pdf

Hope this helps.

Kris

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> > Hi Heidi,

> > Along with the other fab suggestions regarding safety & self help, I would

like to suggest assessment on building communication skills.

> > Every state has a federally funded AT site that can assist parents and/or

professionals with assesments, training & procurement of assistive (or

augmentative) communication tools. No fee involved typically.

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