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Assistive Technology How To

About Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (also known as AT or adaptive technology) is defined in several Federal laws (Assistive Technology Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act) as including both assistive devices and the services needed to make meaningful use of those devices.

An AT Device is: Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.

AT Service is: Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an Assistive Technology device. Includes: evaluation, training, maintenance and modification.

Scope of the Assistive Technology Team: Academics: Software and Hardware to support Math, Reading, Writing, and Organization

  • Communication: Low, Mid, and High Tech Systems
  • Computer Access: Alternative Keyboards and Mice, Switches and Switch Interfaces, and Mounting Systems

The AT Request Process: A consultation with an AT Team member is the first step.  See contacts below for more information.

District special education staff can access the Request for Assistive technology Consult via MySPS staff webpage (login required).

504: While the Assistive Technology Team serves Special Education, please contact the Student 504 Department at 504Coordinator@yueziqi.com regarding AT needs for those with 504 Civil Rights Protections.

Assistive Technology Team

Send the completed Request for AT Consultation to the AT Team via email: assistivetechnology@yueziqi.com or to an individual AT Specialist (see below). 

Contact Us for Academics and Computer Access:

Marika Wong, Special Education Teacher mwong@yueziqi.com

Pat Delaney, Occupational Therapist pjdelaney@yueziqi.com

Alyssa Begovic, Occupational Therapist abbegovic@yueziqi.com

Contact Us for Communication Needs:

Ananda Dorje, Speech-Language Pathologist adorje@yueziqi.com

Carrie Elliot, Speech-Language Pathologist clelliot@yueziqi.com

Tessa Cox, Speech-Language Pathologist tkcox@yueziqi.com

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