State AT Contacts and Guidance Documents
State AT Contacts
Contact List for State Assistive Technology Programs
Under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 all states and territories
can receive discretionary grants to assist in developing assistive
technology programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages,
including young children. Currently the
National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership
(NATTAP) provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory
assistive technology programs funded by this act.
Contact List for Community ATA Learning Centers
Many states also have community
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) Learning Centers,
which are dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and
increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
Part C Examples of State Assistive Technology Policies and Guidelines
- California -
California Department of Education, SEEDS Project - Assistive Technology Resources (2006).
SEEDS Workgroup on Early Education Technology (SWEET)
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Colorado -
Colorado Consortium on Assistive Technology. (2001).
Assistive Technology for
Infants, Toddlers, Children and Youth with Disabilities: Colorado Guidelines for Health
Professionals, Educators and Administrators.
(PDF: 740kb) - Colorado - Colorado Department of Human Services and University of Colorado Denver. (2010). Tech for Tykes!
- Connecticut -
Connecticut State Department of Education & Connecticut Birth to
Three System. (1999).
Guidelines for Assistive Technology. (PDF: 222kb)
- Idaho -
Idaho Assistive Technology Project (2007).
Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Handbook
(PDF: 10701kb)
- Illinois -
Illinois Department of Human Services (2007).
Early Intervention Assistive Technology Guidelines
. (PDF: 62kb) From the Early Intervention: Child & Family Connections Procedure Manual (2007).
- Illinois - Illinois Department of Human Services (2007). Early Intervention: Child & Family Connections Procedure Manual - Assistive Technology Authorizations.
- Indiana -
Indiana First Steps Program (2003) -
Reimbursement for the Fitting and Purchase of Hearing Aids and Related Equipment
(PDF: 52kb) . (See also, Indiana Policy Information -
Assistive Technology)
- Kentucky -
Kentucky First Steps Program. (2005).
Policy And Procedures Manual, Section VIII: Assistive Technology.
(PDF: 78kb)
- North Carolina -
North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. (2009 DRAFT).
Policy Bulletin #27: Assistive Technology Proposed Policy. (PDF: 67kb)
- Oklahoma -
Oklahoma SoonerStart Early Intervention Program. (November 2008).
Oklahoma Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities.
(PDF: 410kb) See also,
Oklahoma Able Tech.
- Pennsylvania -
Pennsylvania Department of Special Education. (revised 2005).
Assistive Technology
Resource Pack for Early Intervention Families and Professionals: Frequently
Asked Questions (2005) (PDF: 212kb)
- Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network, Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2003). Assistive Technology Acquisition in Pennsylvania: Key Issues and Resources For Individuals (Birth to 21) and Programs.
- Tennessee -
Tennessee's Early Intervention System. (2008).
Assistive Technology Service Description (PDF: 73kb)
Part B Examples of State Assistive Technology Policies and Guidelines
- California - California Department of Education, Special Education Division. (2005). Assistive Technology For All Individuals With Disabilities.
- Colorado - Colorado Consortium on Assistive Technology. (2001). Assistive Technology for
Infants, Toddlers, Children and Youth with Disabilities: Colorado Guidelines for Health
Professionals, Educators and Administrators. (PDF: 740kb)
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Florida - Florida Department of Education. (2007).
Meeting the Educational Needs of Students with Cochlear Implants and IDEA 2004.
(PDF: 274kb)
- Hawaii - Hawaii Department of Education. (2007?).
Assistive Technology Guidelines (PDF: 243kb)
- Idaho - Idaho Assistive Technology Project (2007). Assistive Technology for School Age Children with Disabilities.
- Iowa Department of Education (2008). Assistive Technology
- Louisiana - Louisiana Department of Education. (2005).
A Framework for Conducting Assistive Technology
Consideration, Screening and Assessment. (PDF: 9073kb) . See also,
Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative (LATI) - State Policies and Procedures.
- Maine - Maine Department of Education. (revised 2009). Commonly Asked Questions About Assistive Technology Devices and Services: An Educators', Parents' and Advocates' Guide.
- Minnesota - Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning, Division of Special Education.
(2003).
Assistive Technology Manual (PDF: 828kb)
- Montana - Montana Office of Special Instruction. (2004).
A Special Education Guide to Assistive Technology. (PDF: 377kb)
- Oregon - Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP). See OTAP publications.
- Nebraska - Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Special Populations and Assistive Technology Partnership. (2008). Assistive Technology in Education: A Guide for the Delivery of Assistive Technology Services for Students with Disabilities.
- Oklahoma - Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services. (2008).
Assistive Technology for Children and Youth with Disabilities, IDEA Part B: Technical Assistance
Document. (PDF: 492kb)
- Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education. (2010).
Assistive Technology: Supervisors Guidelines. (PDF: 117kb)
- Texas - Texas Education Agency. (2002). Special Education in Texas: Assistive Technology.
- Wisconsin - Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative. (2009). Assessing Students' Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT) - 5th Ed. and other free AT guidance documents.
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