AT Basics
AT Domains
There are thousands of assistive technology (AT) supports that might assist a student to access, participate, and become more independent in a variety of school activities and tasks including both low- and high-tech options. The following is a chart that can help frame the various student needs that might warrant consideration and application of AT. The examples provided are just a small sampling of AT supports that are available within these domains. This chart is not intended to be an exhaustive list of possible solutions and should not be used as a way to select AT for a specific student. A careful assessment of needs which includes a feature-matching process is required for appropriate selection of specific AT to support a student.
AT Resource Guide
This resource guide on assistive technology (AT) was created to assist Ohio school districts in understanding their responsibilities to consider and provide needed AT devices and services to students with disabilities. General information on the school district's responsibility to consider the AT needs of all students who are receiving special education services and on the legal implications for districts is provided.
As outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), the local school district must provide for the specific needs of students with disabilities through a team process, including assessment for AT needs and implementation of AT services. Local educators and related service providers must make sound judgments on AT solutions that will be a part of the student's individualized educational program (IEP). The guide provides an overview of what AT is, goes through the consideration and assessment processes, discusses various funding options for AT, and outlines how to document AT in an IEP. It is the AT&AEM Center's hope that this resource guide will support schools in making sound judgments in these areas.
This guide was developed in collaboration with the Ohio AT&AEM Network which includes OCALI, regional state support teams (SST), and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
ATIM - AT Essentials
Are you looking for more information about assistive technology (AT)? AT Essentials is a group of 5 ATIM modules that provide a strong basis for understanding AT, accessible educational materials, assessment in the school environment, and documenting AT in the IEP. There is also information curated for administrators which addresses the school district’s legal responsibilities and options for funding.
Video Collection
This collection of videos provides introductory information about assistive technology (AT) designed for quick access and ease of understanding. These videos provide a basic overview of AT, categories and types of AT, who can benefit, where to find an assessment and how to talk with school administrators about AT.