Assistive Technology Videos Assistive technology is any type of device that accomplishes a task for someone who cannot achieve it naturally. Examples include synthetic voice for speech and reading programs for those with learning disabilities or blindness. These videos give an overview of Assistive Technologies available today, and can help you assess the best technology for your circumstances.

The Assistive Technology Continuum Presented by: Judith Sweeney, Onion Mountain Technology, Inc.

Description: Judi Sweeney provides a practical process for the selection of assistive technology tools which is founded on the principle of using a continuum of assistive technology tools beginning with low tech tools, then mid tech tools and lastly high tech tools to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of students with disabilities. Judith provides a practical process with concomitant forms to assist teams in operationalizing this process for the selection of assistive technology for their students. Playing Length: 45 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

	Considering the Need for Assistive Technology: What Does It Mean? Presented By: Penny Reed, Ph.D., Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
	Process for Assistive Technology considerations required by special education related laws. Playing Length: 25 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

SETTing the Stage for Success with Assistive Technology Presented By: Joy Zabala, M.Ed., ATP, National AT Consultant

Dr. Zabala presents her "SETT" process which is a guide for collaborative assistive technology decision making and service delivery in school settings. Zabala's "SETT" process has been adopted by many states as the practical student-centered way to determine student assistive technology needs in an educational setting. Playing Length: 33 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

Computer Access: Input Options Presented By: Kelly Fonner, National Assistive Technology Consultant

Kelly Fonner presents an overview of alternative options for computer access including adaptations to the standard keyboard, keyboard alternatives, and mouse alternatives. She discusses features of the various options and provides product examples for each. Kelly addresses options for rate enhancement including abbreviation expansion, word prediction, and macro use. Playing Length: 54 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

I’m Speechless: An Overview if Augmentative Communication Presented By: Paula Walser, MS/CCC/SLP ATP, Wisconsin AT Initiative

Paula Walser presents an informative overview of communication strategies. She concisely reviews such approaches as “Every Move Counts” and “Environmental Communication” as well as reviewing six categories of augmentative communication supports. Playing Length: 39 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

Introduction to Communication & Augmentative Systems Presented By: Janis Chadsey, University of Illinois

Dr. Janis Chadsey provides an informative introduction to communication and augmentative system. During this review, she discusses factors to be considered in selecting augmentative systems. She also reviews specific communication intervention strategies. Playing Length: 55 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

Look Who’s Talking Presented By: Aimee Schopen, M.Ed, Educator, UCP Chicago

Aimee Schopen presents a "user friendly" introduction for developing alternative communication supports. The program provides the rationale as well as step by step guidance for designing and effectively utilizing communication boards in natural environments. She offers strategies to embed communicative opportunities throughout the day by engineering environment. Playing Length: 75 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

Indispensable Tips, Tricks and Tools for Writing Presented by: Scott Marfilius, National Assistive Technology Consultant

Scott Marfilius, national consultant, provides an overview of practical low to high technology supports that can assist students facing writing challenges. The programs consider technology strategies to support these areas of writing: writing mechanics, language expression and message construction. Playing Length: 65 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.

Individual Visual Schedules: A “Low Tech” Strategy for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Presented By: Susan Stokes, M.A. CCC-SLP, Educational Autism Consultant

Susan Stokes provides a comprehensive overview of the development of an individualized visual schedule for students with autism spectrum disorder. During her presentation she addresses the rationale for the use of visual schedules, visual representation systems hierarchy and strategies for schedule design decisions. Susan specifically provides practical ideas for the implementation of visual prompts and visual schedules for dealing with daily transitions, task completions, and schedule changes. Throughout the presentation Susan provides a wide variety of “real life” visual schedules. Viewers will leave this hour presentation with a practical understanding of how to design, create and use schedules. Playing Length: 60 minutes Formats: Price: $50.00 + $5.00 shipping NOTE: The $5 shipping cost is for US Post Office delivery only, if you need your DVD sooner please contact Annivar Salgado or Debra Eubanks at 708-444-8460 to arrange a faster delivery method.