Assistive Technology

The ACES Assistive Technology Services Department consists of multiple highly-trained assistive technology (AT) professionals with backgrounds in Speech Language Pathology, Special Education, and Occupational Therapy. Some examples of AT include:

Slant board
Pencil grips
Speech-to-text, text-to-speech usage
Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC)
Word prediction
Eye gazes
Switches

AT Evaluations

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ACES Assistive Technology Services conducts Individual AT Evaluations completed by trained professional staff. Individual AT Evaluations are conducted directly with a student within their school setting based on the student’s AT needs. The evaluation process includes team interview(s), student observation, student assessment, and written report. We also provide Classroom AT Evaluations, addressing the classroom’s AT needs for reading, writing, math, communication, etc. A classroom evaluation consists of teacher interview, observation, and written report. To request a Classroom AT Evaluation, complete the Classroom AT Evaluation Request Packet available on our Request Assistive Technology Services page.

AT Consultations/Continuation of Services

ACES Assistive Technology Services provide AT Consultations and Continuation of Services provide the staff with continuous training and updating of the student’s AT supports as needed. Our goal for consultations are to better support the staff and student to effectively utilize Assistive Technology. Benefits of consultations include: