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Assistive Technology for Alternate Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice
Here are the handouts from the station and presentation that addresses ways to use technology for ongoing accessible diagnostic and prescriptive curriculum planning and alternate assessment. The tools used are //Stages Assessment// software and //Stages Report Wizard//. In addition, //Stages Math: Number Sense// is an example of general education curriculum software that has been designed for Universal access and provides scaffolds for differentiated instruction.









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As promised, we include a link to the book by Therese Willkomm about using tools and materials to adapt many items for people with disabilities. These included battery operated toys for children at the cause & effect stage and are particularly useful for those who need very concrete activities to understand the concept. [|Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes] Have a great time creating!

Jane Ricard, M.S.Ed. Instructional/Assistive Technology Specialist FLLAC Educational Collaborative 44 Wanoosnoc Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 jricard@fllac.org 978-345-5250 x20

Deb Larsson, M.S. Ed. Special Education and Assistive Technology ACCEPT Collaborative 220 N. Main St., Suite 201, Natick, MA 01760 508-653-6776 dlla@rcn.com