Books
The book I found to be most useful was Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities 2nd Edition by Bryant & Bryant.
Here are a few websites to find more information:
Vanderbilt's IRIS modules have been integral in many areas of special education and are very user-friendly. This link will take you to a page on how to use the IRIS module, then you can search specific items like assistive technology
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/implementation/independent-learners/how-t/
Accessible Instructional Materials is another reliable website in the world of assistive technolog, and has many federal laws on the website. The navigator tool can also help you select a device for your student.
http://aim.cast.org/
Here are some parent-centered websites on assistive technology:
This is a very user-friendly site
http://www.fctd.info/factsheet/at101
This website is also user-friendly and has some great articles on assistive technology
www.greatschools.org
I encourage you to do your own web-searches and find parent and school support groups to answer specific questions you may have about assistive technology!
The book I found to be most useful was Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities 2nd Edition by Bryant & Bryant.
Here are a few websites to find more information:
Vanderbilt's IRIS modules have been integral in many areas of special education and are very user-friendly. This link will take you to a page on how to use the IRIS module, then you can search specific items like assistive technology
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/implementation/independent-learners/how-t/
Accessible Instructional Materials is another reliable website in the world of assistive technolog, and has many federal laws on the website. The navigator tool can also help you select a device for your student.
http://aim.cast.org/
Here are some parent-centered websites on assistive technology:
This is a very user-friendly site
http://www.fctd.info/factsheet/at101
This website is also user-friendly and has some great articles on assistive technology
www.greatschools.org
I encourage you to do your own web-searches and find parent and school support groups to answer specific questions you may have about assistive technology!