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Assistive Technology (AT) for Infants, Toddlers and Young Children

Assistive Technology topic editor: Sue Goode

Children with disabilities have the right to participate in everyday activities with their typically developing peers. The appropriate use of assistive technology (AT) in the classroom or playgroup, at home, and in the community supports natural learning opportunities and the successful inclusion of infants, toddlers and young children with disabilities in the full array of services and settings that are available to all young children.

Most recent additions to this page:

  • The Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) recently launched a new Website that includes a wealth of up-to-date information about adaptations and AT for infants and toddlers. The Web site features a new Help Desk resource, which makes it easy to find adaptations or AT solutions for everyday situations. TnT's November 2011 newsletter provides more information. The Help Desk will continually be updated and TnT would appreciate your input. If you have an idea, good training materials or a great website to share, please contact Dawn Greer.

Overview

  • What is Assistive Technology (AT)
  • Benefits of AT for Infants and Young Children
  • Accessing AT for Infants and Young Children
  • Family Role and AT
  • AT in Natural and Least Restrictive Environments
  • AT and Transition Planning
  • OSEP Letters of Clarification on AT
  • AT Glossary

Federal Laws

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Assistive Technology Act (ATA)
  • Rehabilitation Act – Section 504
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Definitions

  • Technology Related Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Tech Act)
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

State AT Contacts and Guidance Documents

  • RESNA State Contact List
  • ATA Learning Centers Contact List
  • Examples of State Guidelines for Part C and Part B

Assistive Technology Funding

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • OSEP Letters of Clarification
  • Medicaid
  • Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
  • State AT Loan Programs
  • Other Funding Sources

OSEP Funded Early Childhood Projects and Other National Resources

  • Show All Projects
  • Tots'n Tech Research Institute (TnT)
  • Let's Play! Project
  • Project KITE
  • Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD)
  • Early Childhood Technology Integrated Instructional System (EC-TIIS)
  • Project ECCSPLORe--IT
  • Expressive Arts Outreach Project
  • Other National Resources

Information Resources

  • Discussion Groups, Online Journals, Selected Bibliography, ERIC Materials

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • Online Tool Kits, Articles, Books
  • National Centers
  • National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS)

Links on this site are verified monthly. This page content was last reviewed on 12/01/2011.

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