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The Assistive Technology Specialist is available to provide staff development and technical assistance to districts in Region 3 in the areas of AT consideration, evaluation, and implementation. We can also provide information on current assistive technology devices and software appropriate for children with disabilities.

Definitions from IDEA 2004:
Assistive Technology Device: 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 functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
Assistive Technology Service: any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device

Links to Assistive Technology Resources and Information:
TATN has numerous resources and training modules developed for Texas: Texas Assistive Technology Network
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology: QIAT

Spring Workshops:
January 25 Using Assistive Technology to Support Students Taking the TAKS-ALT 8:30-3:30 # 25522

February 27 TETN: "Teach Me to Talk, Help Me to Learn" Using Assistive Technology 9:00-12:00 # 26506