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There may be a misconception that all AT is expensive and/or difficult to operate.
Reason: There may be a misconception that all AT is expensive and/or difficult to operate.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Demonstrate simple, effective AT use at staff meetings.
Resource: Free AT sources
Visit these online resources to find free AT:
www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/at.htm;
http://accessability.blogspot.com/2008/11/accessapps-offers-free-assistive.html;
http://atclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeware-to-support-at-and-educational.html
Type: website
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Resource: Designing Environments for Successful Kids
Designing Environments for Successful Kids can be downloaded from WI Assistive Tech Initiative, www.wati.org (go to “Supports” then “Free publications”)
Type: publication
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Action: Identify teachers/therapists who are interested in AT and support them to expand its use.
Resource: Designing Environments for Successful Kids
Designing Environments for Successful Kids can be downloaded from WI Assistive Tech Initiative, www.wati.org (go to “Supports” then “Free publications”)
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Resource: Recipes for Success
Recipes for Success is a manual from Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative with ideas that have worked in Wisconsin schools. Download from www.wati.org (go to "Supports" and then "Free publications").
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