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**Assistive Technology News Flash**


**__Boardmaker v6__** If your school has updated the operating system to Windows 7, your copy of **__Boardmaker v6__** software may need to be updated for it to work on Windows 7 at your school. If you have teachers using this software, they will need to complete a tech helpdesk ticket to have the free updater installed. Here is the free update your technician can use to install it.
 * September 2011 **
 * Did You Know? **
 * **A person from each school will be chosen by their Principal for Kurzweil 3000 v12 (advanced reading and writing aid) Trainings. This person will be available to train/help others at their school with implementation of the software as needed **
 * **AT Checklist and CERT OT/PT trainings will be completed in September and October **
 * **Technology Helpdesk Tickets: Technology Helpdesk Tickets must be completed in order to have software installed. The person at your school reponsible for completing helpdesk tickets must select "Special Education" as the equipment type. Emailing technicians repeatedly does not help the process go any faster.﻿ **
 * August 2011 Update 1 **
 * August 2011 Update 1 **
 * August 2011 Update 1 **

Here is the website for the update: []

Did You Know?

 * ====** We have an assistive technology team available to answer your questions about AT. The team includes the following members: **====


 * Rhonda Harper, OT
 * Glynda Savage, OT
 * Connie Helm, GMS Sped Teacher
 * Heidi Hood, Greer Sped. Teacher
 * Laura Wallen, Autism Program Specialist
 * Robyn Lybarger Graham, AT/ID Para
 * Mary Kay Hayes, CCC-SLP
 * Lori W. Jones, CCC-SLP, AT Specialist


 * ** Sped. Teachers can check out trial or assigned AT equipment from the AT library located at the District Learning Center. //Don’t forget to go through your IEPs to determine what equipment your students need.// To check out equipment, teachers can email Robyn Lybarger Graham at rlybarger@glynn.k12.ga.us or you can go to the AT library at the District Learning Center. **

** Procedures to Request Assistance with Consideration of Assistive Technology ** :

 * 1) The team completes an __Assistive Technology Consideration Checklist__ together. If the team needs help completing the form, the teacher contacts the AT Program Specialist or an AT team member with questions/concerns about a student. The AT consideration checklist form, directions for filling out the form, examples, and a resource guide can be found at [|www.gpat.org]. Look under AT Resources and click on **considering assistive technology for students with disabilities**.
 * 2) The AT Specialist or AT team member will make suggestions and the IEP team will follow up as needed. The IEP team will use the SETT (**S**tudent, **E**nvironment, **T**asks, **T**ools) framework to gather more information about the student and complete an Assistive Technology Considerations Checklist if it hasn’t already been completed. The permission for AT specialist **consultation** is completed and signed by the parent as necessary.
 * 3) AT recommendations are made and the team carries out these recommendations. If these solutions are successful, the IEP team amends the student’s IEP to reflect changes.
 * 4) If the team is still unable to identify possible AT solutions, the IEP team requests an Assistive Technology Evaluation. Request for AT Evaluation form is completed and signed by the parent.
 * 5) An AT evaluation is completed with team input and results are shared amoung team members. The IEP is amended to reflect changes.
 * 6) Keep in mind that AT materials can be checked out from the AT Library for trail use as needed.


 * Lori Jones, AT Specialist **