Assistive Technology

Macomb ISD

Jaimie Fons

jfons@misd.net 

586-228-3418

Mallory Frank

mfrank@misd.net

586-228-3487

https://tinyurl.com/ATmidYear23

Agenda

1. Welcome

2. Executive Function / Part 1: AAC Systems and Devices

3. Break

4. Mounting and Access / Part 2: AAC Systems and Devices

5. Debrief with team and share out

Professional Learning Opportunities

• Know a paraprofessional who would benefit from Core Vocabulary training? Share this link for training February 1st, 2023
• AAC SLP Network: Next session is February 15, 2023 from 1:00-3:30 pm. Register now to join this community!
• February 21, 2023 from 8:00-9:00 am: Assistive Technology for Studying and Organization
• March 7, 2023 from 8:00-9:00 am: Dynamic Display Systems for Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• March 22, 2023 from 8:00–9:00 am: Alternate Access to Technology

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AT Alerts

• Michigan Assistive Technology Program
• January 27, 1:00-3:30 pm Neurodiversity Affirming Services for Autistic Students
• Michigan AT PLAYDATE - Region IV and REMC Registration
• Talk Tech Tuesdays - Last Tuesday of the month from 2:30-4:00 pm

Read&Write Resources

Districts with Top Three # of Usage Events:

1. Fitzgerald
2. Center Line
3. Chippewa Valley

Top Three Tools:

1. Text-to-Speech
2. Dictation
3. Highlighters

Change in Support:

Account Manager: Joni Degner j.degner@texthelp.com 

Customer Success Exec: Kyle Krause kkrause@texthelp.com  

• Contact Kyle for training/webinars, how-to resources, and best practice tips for Read&Write.

AT Library Landscape

Top Ten Titles!

We will be adding AAC Evaluation iPads to the AT library soon!

We are also adding additional AAC devices, mounting kits, and switch kits.

Please contact me with any additional suggestions you have for consideration.

Macomb Dyslexia Network

Thank you for a wonderful year!

1. Your input is important!
2. If you attended one or all sessions, please complete the survey for next year's planning

https://forms.office.com/r/HTL5JvbZ3k

Review and Update District AT Docs

Review and Update:

AT Leader Contact Sheet

AT Leader Documents

Breakout Sessions

AAC Systems and Devices:

• Room 100 B & C

Executive Function > Mounting:

• Room 100 A
• Zoom link (no audio, use chat)

Break: 10:00-10:15 

Resources from Alexis Reid

• Strategic Learning Padlet
• Slack Group

Debrief and Share

1. Debrief with District Teams
1. 3.2.1. (Word)
2. 3.2.1. (Google)

2. Share out with the County AT Community

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Thank You!�Feedback Form

ASHA Verification Forms can be found on the table in the atrium