We all need some form of accessibility for the tasks we perform each day and technology has provided us with some very unique tools. Students with disabilities often need adaptations made for them so that they can be successful in school. Assistive Technology can help give them the assistance they need by providing no-tech, low-tech, or high-tech strategies or devices so that they can perform tasks that they might otherwise be unable to do. A no-tech option refers to a change in the environment, amount of work expected of the student, or a change in the method that the student uses to complete assignments or assessments. Low-tech options are simple devices, which aid the student to do tasks, such as switches, writing devices, or certain software applications. High-tech methods are those that use sophisticated devices or software applications for students with severe disabilities that enable them to access information.

Riverview Intermediate Unit can provide direct technical assistance and training for assistive technology to school district personnel by providing on-site assistance, training, and guided practice in the areas of:

• assistive technology awareness
• collaborative consultation
• facilitation of teams for assistive technology trials
• device-specific training
• engineering the classroom environment
• implementation of assistive technology
• adaptation of assistive technology