Assistive Technology

Audience Special education and general education teachers and support staff, curriculum leaders, technology specialists, assistive technology staff, therapists, and administrators are all encouraged to attend.  Schedule 8-8:30 AM - Registration and light breakfast

Who should attend?

The goal of the Annual “Life without Limits through Assistive Technology” Conference is to provide access to information and resources to families and individuals with disabilities and to professionals.

As students and youth with disabilities prepare to transition to adult life, we must do everything we can to provide them with the information, services, and supports they need to ensure that they have the opportunity to achieve their goals.By attending the 2019 MTSA Annual Conference, you will e

In November, Mike Marotta and Carolyn O’Hearn visited with three intermediate school districts to kick start the AT Journey. There were great discussions about AT consideration, AT in the individualized education program (IEP), capacity building, and exploration of tools.

18th Annual Start Conference: Breaking the Social Code.

Alt+Shift breakout sessions include: Emergent Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs (title subject to change) by Megan Zell

The AT Guidelines Task Force, a volunteer effort of AT professionals across Michigan, has drafted the first edition of an AT handbook for educators. The handbook is based on a review of AT research literature, guidelines, and current practices across the United States.

The Closing The Gap Conference is an opportunity to deepen your assistive technology knowledge and strengthen your implementation strategies.

This workshop focuses on using the right technologies well to facilitate classroom learning for all students. Throughout the day we will consider the questions: What technologies do we already have in our classroom that can open access to educational experiences for our students?