Thursday, January 3, 2013 Assistive Technology in the Classroom:
Putting the Tools in the Student’s Hands Assistive Technology in
the Classroom: Putting the Tools in the Student’s Hands with Bob
Cunningham takes place January 29, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Assistive
technology provides the opportunity for students with
disabilities to compensate for difficulties they experience with
engaging in the educational process. Identifying measurable
outcomes for assistive technology and incorporating assistive
technology tools and strategies as part of the student’s
educational routine is a challenge. The Quality Indicators for
Assistive Technology Services will be used to guide this
discussion. Additionally, this session will describe primary
types of assistive technology used to address the areas of
reading, writing, math and computer access. This professional
development session will describe best practices associated with
incorporating assistive technology in the IEP, implementing
assistive technology and evaluating its