1. Mike Marotta, ATP
@mmatp

2. Who are we????
Assistive Technology Services Dept.
Advancing Opportunities
• 20 + Years
• Mobile assistive
technology services
• Serves individuals
with all disabilities
• Diversity of staff

3. What do we do?????
• Assistive Technology Evaluations
– Written Recommendations
– Technology Training
• On Going Technical Assistance
• Presentations; Workshops

4. Technology Lending Center (TLC)

5. Assistive
Technology
can help
individuals
reach their
goals!

6. Before we talk about tech:
The SETT Framework
S = Skills
E = Environment
T = Tasks
T = Tools
Adapted from Joy Zabala,
www.joyzabala.com

7. Technology for
Reading and Writing Assistance
Computer Access

8. Computer Access

9. Reading and Writing Assistance
Various tools can provide assistance to people
struggling with reading & writing
Features may include:
• Auditory support
• Word prediction
•Livescribe Pen

10. Did you know…..
….. that any K-12 /
College student
with a PRINT
disability is
eligible for free
books!

11. Bookshare.org

12. Voice Recognition software
The Process of Writing with Voice
Think Compose
Talk
ReadCheck
Edit
(Fonner )

13. Mobile Tech Options
Dedicated
eReaders
Software
&
Apps
Smart
Phones
Netbooks
&
Tablets

15. Apps for Reading / Writing / Organization

16. AAC

17. AAC Apps Consideration
• Cost
• Pre-loaded Content
• Editing
• Symbols
• Support

19. Want to Learn
More!
Visit our Website @
www.assistivetechnologycenter.org
Visit our Blog @
http://assistivetechnj.blogspot.com/

20. Assistive Technology ServicesAssistive Technology Services
(888) 322-1918(888) 322-1918
www.cpofnj.orgwww.cpofnj.org
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