Welcome to the Assistive Technology Network of Virginia
The Assistive Technology Network of Virginia addresses priorities of VDOE with coordination, implementation, and dissemination of information about the laws which define AT devices and services, the process of AT Consideration by Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, AT assessment, Augmentative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and AT resources.
In support of these priorities, the network has several initiatives which include:
- Developing resources and documents for AT Considerations and Assessment
- Developing and supporting local and regional AT teams with information, resources and training, including the annual Virtual TechKnowledgy Conference
- Integrating AT solutions across the curriculum
Frequently used VA AT resources
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Assistive Technology Partners
- Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM-VA)
- Children’s Assistive Technology Services (CATS)
- Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, Library and Resource Center (DBVI)
- Virginia Project for Children and Young Adults with Deaf-Blindness (VDBP)
- Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH)
- Technical Assistance Center for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Virginia Network of Consultants for Professionals Working with Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (VNOC)
AT Tools in Schools Booklet
This guide (now available in Spanish) is designed to support professionals and families in understanding assistive technology (AT), and identifying possible AT tools for students from preschool through high school.
Here is the link to all of the printable versions:
» AT Tools in Schools Booklet
Here is the link to all of the printable versions:
» AT Tools in Schools Booklet
TTAC Online is a web-based community linking people and resources to help children and youth with disabilities (birth to 22). It is Available 24/7 to teachers, other professionals and families. TTAC Online is a place to search a wide range of resources by age level, category, disability area, or topic. It is categorized into VA Projects, VA Assessments, Disability Info, Resources, Events and Online Training.
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM-VA) is a free program sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. It produces and provides accessible instructional materials in audio, Braille, large print and electronic files to support eligible Virginia K-12 students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are unable to access traditional print.
The archived TechKnowledgy sessions offer great opportunities for summer professional development. Some popular webinars include: the Virtual Therapy Summer Series, Digital Accessibility Summer Series, Sensory Activities to Promote a Readiness to Learn, Built-in and Free Chromebook Accessibility Features, and Putting the "AT" in mATh: Making Math More Accessible with Assistive Technology.
Look for new webinars to come in the fall, 2021.