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IDEA Technology Partnership Grants for Assistive Technologies
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IDEA Technology Partnership Grants for Assistive Technologies

The use of assistive technologies has made a significant difference in how students with special needs access the curriculum. Due to recent school closures due to COVID-19, schools have been forced to try to teach these learners without the aid of such supports in the home. Thankfully, the DOE has allocated funds for purchasing much needed resources to aid in this task. The AT4Kids Center has been serving the assistive technology needs of districts throughout the state for more than 20 years and is able to help districts with identification of specific needs and provide direct assistance with the application process.

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Coronavirus and Me: FREE Editable Social Story

Coronavirus and Me: FREE Editable Social Story

Suddenly you’re working from home, school has been canceled, you can’t go out to eat, and you have to stay six feet away from everyone. All of these major life changes have been difficult for everyone to adjust to! For our kiddos with disabilities, trying to help them make sense of why their entire world just went topsy turvy is challenging. To help you meet that need, whether you are a parent, special education teacher, speech therapist, or other provider, we created a free coronavirus social narrative story. Our story, Coronavirus and Me, is broken into 4 smaller stories, which can all be read together or separately depending on the needs and attention span of your child. The sections include: Why Is My School Closed?, I Can Stay Safe From Germs, Staying at Home Sometimes Makes Me Sad, and I Can Be Happy at Home.

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Emergency Special Education Homeschooling: Coronavirus
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Emergency Special Education Homeschooling: Coronavirus

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the schools suddenly closed and now you find yourself charged with homeschooling your special needs child. Yes, this may seem daunting. Even terrifying. But, guess, what? You can do this! Even if you aren’t an expert in special education, you are the world’s leading expert on your child. And we will be here to help you every step of the way. So, take a deep breath and let’s dive in … or, maybe just dip a toe in first.

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