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Student Services
Assistive Technology
Assistive
Technology Capacity Building Package
Develop the capacity of your district's staff to effectively
utilize assistive technology to meet the education needs of your students.
Contracting for assistive technology services guarantees ongoing support in
a timely manner at a fixed contractual price. Package services are tailored
to meet your district's needs.
Benefits: Ongoing mentoring and support in your school setting.
Contacts:
Carol
Magliocco, Ph.D., PT
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4022
cmagliocco@eastconn.org
Assistive
Technology Consultation
Most districts have already made a substantial investment in
Assistive Technology but may not be realizing the full benefits. Our
Assistive Technology staff experts will demonstrate to students and staff
how to most appropriately use the AT you already have available. They will
work with you to find other applications.
Benefits:
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Maximize the investment you have already made in Assistive Technology
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Find out about other uses for the AT equipment you already own
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All students benefit when teachers learn new strategies for improving the learning of special needs students
Contacts:
Carol
Magliocco, Ph.D., PT
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4022
cmagliocco@eastconn.org
Assistive
Technology Preview Center
As of 1997, all IEPs must address the
Assistive Technology needs of students, whether these needs are physical,
cognitive, emotional or learning-based. New Assistive Technology solutions
are increasing exponentially and it is difficult to stay abreast of all the
new products and research. Tap the expertise of our Assistive Technology
staff specialists and the partnerships they have established with a variety
of AT manufacturers and distributors. Local preview sessions are offered
periodically, providing you with the opportunity for hands-on assessment of
new products.
Benefits:
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Familiarize yourself with Assistive Technology devices that are both inexpensive and easy to use, while increasing student learning.
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Learn how Assistive Technology can provide every student with access to the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.
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Meet the 2004 IDEA mandate that all IEPs address student Assistive Technology needs.
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Save time! We pre-screen products and offer local preview sessions for hands-on sessions.
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Try it yourself at our preview sessions.
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Take advantage of our staff expertise regarding state-of-the-art Assistive Technology.
Contacts:
Carol
Magliocco, Ph.D., PT
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4022
cmagliocco@eastconn.org
Assistive Technology
Training
New Assistive Technology solutions are
increasing exponentially and it is difficult to stay abreast of all the new
products and research. Tap the expertise of our AT staff specialists and the
partnerships they have established with a variety of AT manufacturers and
distributors. Participation in our workshops will help your staff develop
the skill and knowledge they need to address the Assistive Technology needs
of the students in your district.
Benefits:
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Familiarize yourself with a range of assistive technology devices that are both inexpensive and easy to use, while producing increases in student learning.
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Learn how assistive technology can provide all students with access to the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.
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Meet the 2004 IDEA mandate that all IEPs address student assistive technology needs.
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Workshops can be customized to meet the specific needs your district is facing.
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Staff training needs are met with minimal travel, time and expense.
Contacts:
Carol
Magliocco, Ph.D., PT
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford
Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4022
cmagliocco@eastconn.org
Student Assistive Technology Evaluation
As of 1997, all IEPs must address the assistive technology needs of students, whether these needs are physical, cognitive, emotional or learning based. New assistive technology solutions are increasing exponentially and it is difficult to stay abreast of all the new products and research. Tap the expertise of our assistive technology staff specialists and the partnerships they have established with a variety of AT manufacturers and distributors. Our assistive technology specialists are available to consult on the needs of individual students. Consultation includes record review, staff consultation, student observation and trial use of equipment.
Benefits:
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Maximize the investment you have already made in assistive technology
-
Find out about other uses for the AT equipment you already own
-
All students benefit when teachers learn new strategies for improving the learning of special needs students
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Save time and money by trying out AT equipment on a trial basis
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Our staff assistive technology experts provide independent product evaluations
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Using our staff assistive technology experts saves you time and effort of conducting your own research and evaluation of assistive technology devices and methods.
Student Information Guide
Student Information Guide
EASTCONN, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4022
cmagliocco@eastconn.org