AT Resources
Tools and resources from outside sources shared on this site are not to be perceived as an endorsement by the Office of Exceptional Children, but are potential tools/resources for teams to consider.
AT Resources:
Assistive Technology Tools for Consideration Links to an external site.
Data Collection Tools (including the QIAT, WATI, SETT, and AEM Navigator)
Accessibility Presentation Resources
North Carolina Resources:
NCATP: The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program: Links to an external site. Is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities. NCATP leads North Carolina's efforts to carry out the federal Assistive Technology Act of 2004 by providing device demonstration, short-term device loans, and reutilization of assistive technology.
North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association (NCACA) Links to an external site.: is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and support to individuals with complex communication needs, their families and the professionals who serve them.
Professional Organizations:
CAST: Links to an external site. "CAST's mission is to transform education design and practice until learning has no limits."
ATiA Links to an external site.: "Our mission is to serve as the collective voice of the assistive technology industry so that the best products and services are delivered to people with disabilities."
Closing the Gap Links to an external site.: "Our mission is to help you grow your assistive technology (AT) knowledge, enhance your instruction and build capacity using today's best practices and implementation strategies."
Links to other Resources:
NATE Network Links to an external site.: the National Assistive Technology in Education Network — brings together information from the many fields and disciplines that are involved in assistive technology services in educational settings.
CALL Scotland: Links to an external site. Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning organization out of Scotland. Some amazing informational guides can be found within this site under the downloads section: posters and leaflets.
The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast by CAST Links to an external site.: Podcast that shares information on how to turn learning barriers into learning opportunities by exploring the world of accessibility and universal design for learning.
Technology to Unlock Potential AT Toolbox Links to an external site.: A great resource sharing possible AT solutions across a wide array of different domains.
Volkswitch Links to an external site.: "The People's Assistive Technology Devices": A great resource for consideration of 3-D printing AT solutions.
Adobe Color Accessibility Checker Links to an external site.: This is a great resource that lets you check the colors that you are using for presentations, websites, etc. to ensure that they will be usable by all. The site includes both a Color Blind safe checker and a Color Contrast checker. The color blind safe checker will show you how various colors will appear to someone with different types of color blindness. The color contrast checker will compare two colors based on the AA and AAA WCAG 2.1 standards and show you when the colors used will pass compliance.
