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Assistive Technology
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Assistive Technology
The AACPS Assistive Technology Team works collaboratively with school-based teams to eliminate barriers and ensure that children with disabilities can use technology to progress through the general education curriculum to reach their full potential. The Assistive Technology Team is transdisciplinary and includes staff specializing in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy. This team supports students and school teams by providing the following:
- Conduct the evaluation process for the consideration of Assistive Technology
- Provide equipment which may include low tech or high tech AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) tools and devices, specialized software, computers, portable word processors, computer access tools etc.
- Deliver and train students, staff, and families to support the use of AT across settings
- Collaborate with school teams and families to promote implementation of AT tools
- Develop and carry out system wide professional development trainings
Contacts
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Erin Belcher
Coordinator of Special Servicecs
410-424-3267
ebelcher@aacps.orgSara Dexter, CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
sdexter@aacps.orgKaity Luisi, CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
kluisi@aacps.orgJulie De La Hoz, CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
jdelahoz@aacps.orgJeanene Allison
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
jallison@aacps.orgChelsea Norris, CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
clnorris@aacps.orgSarah Wharen
Assistive Technology Specialist
410-424-3261
swharen@aacps.orgJane Jarzynski
Assistive Technology Technician
410-424-3264
jjarzynski@aacps.orgGloria Valcin
Assistive Technology Technician
410-424-3264
gvalcin@aacps.orgVacant
Assistive Technology technician
410-424-3261