Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) is defined by state/federal laws as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.” This covers a broad range of devices, software and strategies that may be very simple or quite “high-tech” in nature. The critical feature is that AT extends function and provides a means to access the general education curriculum and meet individualized goals.
Assistive Technology focuses on a variety of tools to support students including:
- Augmentative Communication Devices
- Writing Tools
- Computer Access Technology
- Switches and Environmental Controls
- Assistive Listening Equipment for the Hearing Impaired
- Access Technology for the Visually Impaired
We offer services directly to school districts in Montgomery County.
SETT Meeting Forms
SETT is the consideration, implementation and evaluation of assistive technology services for students with disabilities
Forms:
Questions to Consider
Initial Full SETT Form **NEW**
Follow Up ReSETT Form **NEW**
Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) Short-Term Lending Library
To view the inventory and borrow items: https://mciu.myturn.com/library/
For Early Intervention Loan Requests, please review the inventory here and email Lisa Boffa at lboffa@mciu.org with your request.
If you’d like to preview devices and materials, borrow equipment and receive specialized training on specific technology please contact: Ashley Duke
(610) 539-9492 | aduke@mciu.org
MCIU Early Intervention Assistive Technology Resources
VIDEOS:
Week One: What is AT and Running a SETT
Week Two: AAC Apps and Feature Matching
Week Three: Implementation
Week Four: Other AAC Devices
Printable Low-Tech Communication Books: HERE
AnneMarie Taylor, MS, CCC/SLP
Program Administrator
Related Services
amtaylor@mciu.org
Office Phone: 610-755-9326
AnneMarie Taylor MS, CCC/SLP is the OSS Program Administrator for Related Services at Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. She is an ASHA certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with 20+ years of experience in the public-school system, early intervention, and rehabilitation. She has knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices (AAC), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB-MAPP).
AnneMarie supervises school age related services programs which include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adaptive physical education and behavioral support. She also oversees Act 89 (Non-Pub) speech services. The Related Services program provides students with individual, group and/or consultative services. In addition, feeding evaluations/consultations, bilingual speech evaluations/consultations, and assistive technology services are also available.
