Dear Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to our digital resource guide for parents. We have compiled/outlined a number of assistive technology tools that are commonly found in K-12 education. This information has been compiled by the Northern, NJ Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities Training Center located at Warren County Technical School, Washington, New Jersey. This project is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Education.

What is Assistive Technology?

Defining Assistive Technology. Assistive technology (AT) devices are mechanical aides. They can substitute for an area of disability. AT may also work to help compensate or enhance the function of some physical or mental ability that is impaired. Assistive technology can be anything homemade, purchased off the shelf, modified, or commercially available which is used to perform some task. AT may be employed to assist children, adults and the elderly.

What are some examples of Assistive Technology?

The term assistive technology encompasses a broad range of devices from "low tech" (e.g., pencil grips, splints, paper stabilizers) to "high tech" (e.g., computers, powered mobility, voice synthesizers, Braille readers).

Assistive technology includes the wide range of supportive tools and equipment from adapted utensils to wheelchairs and computer systems for environmental control.

Assistive Technology Services can included:

• Assistive Technology Evaluations;
• Purchasing or leasing of equipment;
• Consultation and training of student, paraprofessional, teacher, and/or parent.