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Pam Hellesto
AT Consultant
503-257-1677
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Veronica Sautter
AT Consultant
503-257-1727
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Teresa Johnson
AT Support Staff
503-257-1665
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Sara Ellis
AT Supervisor
503-257-1770
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Assistive Technology and the Law

Assistive Technology Services
AT services means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device. This includes:

The evaluation of the AT needs of a child;
Acquisition of AT devices
Customizing and repairing of AT devices
Coordination with other therapies and interventions
Training for the child
Training or technical assistance for professionals

What is an AT device?

OAR 581-015-2000 (2) Assistive Technology Device
“...any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such a device.”

The following are some example of AT in a variety of categories:

Writing/Spelling Pencil grip Adapted paper Slant board Prewritten words Templates Portable word processor Computer with word processing	Reading Use of picture symbols with text Talking electronic device to speak challenging words Single word scanners Talking word processor Electronic books	Math Calculator with large keypad Adapted measuring devices (e.g., devices with speech output, large print display, or tactile output)
Communication Communication board with pictures/words/objects Eye gaze frame Simple voice output device with icon sequencing Voice output device with dynamic display Voice output device with speech synthesis	Activities of Daily Living Adapted eating aids Adapted dressing aids Adapted cooking ad food preparation Adaptive devices for hygiene Adaptive bathing devices	Recreation/Leisure Knobs for puzzles Arm support for drawing/painting Spinners for games Switch accessible toys Power control units Games on the computer
Computer Access Key guard Arm support Track ball/joystick with on- screen keyboard Alternate keyboard Pointing options/head mice Switch with scanning Voice recognition software	Vision Magnifier Large print books Screen magnifier Screen color contrast Screen reader, text reader Braille materials	Hearing Signal device Flash alert signal on computer Personal amplification system/hearing aid FM or Loop system Infrared system
Mobility Walker Grab bars and rails Manual wheelchair Powered mobility chair Powered wheelchair Gait trainer	Positioning and Seating Non-slip surface on chair Bolster, rolled towel, blocks for feet Adapted/alternate chair, sidelyer, stander Custom fitted wheelchair or insert

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