JENNIFER ANDERSON

Director of Professional Learning and Organizational Development
Email Jennifer
Office: 814-940-0223 Ext. 1320

DON AROTIN

Educational Consultant
Email Don
Office: 814-695-5643 Ext. 4306

MARK DERUBEIS

Educational Consultant
Email Mark
Office: 814-940-0223 Ext. 1386

DR. MEGAN HORSH

Educational Consultant
Email Megan
Office: 814-695-5643 Ext. 3327

DR. SONIA SCHILLING-MANSOUR

Supervisor/Educational Consultant
Email Sonia
Office: 814-262-7392 Ext. 4314

BRAD THEYS

Supervisor/Educational Consultant
Email Brad
Office: 814-472-7690 Ext. 2304

BREANNE VENIOS

Educational Consultant
Email Breanne
Office: 814-695-5643 Ext. 3306

AMANDA WILLIAMSON

Educational Consultant
Email Amanda
Office: 814-262-7392 Ext. 4305

DR. AMY WOOMER

Chief Education Officer
Email Amy
Office: 814-940-0223 Ext. 1372

ANDREA ZERN

Educational Consultant
Email Andrea
Office: 814-262-7392 Ext. 4302

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Assistive technology services are provided to support the 35 school districts, Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 programs, and Early Intervention (Birth-3) in the four county IU8 area by providing the following support: receiving district referrals for students that may be in need of assistive technology services or devices; providing an assessment of a child's needs for assistive technology. A consultant supports the team by providing the appropriate framework and guidance while recommending possible strategies/devices for a trial and/or implementation. A consultant may provide assistance in securing devices to be used on a trial basis as well as providing training and guidance for operation and implementation of devices and strategies. A consultant provides support for the students, teachers, parents, paraeducators, and administrators while using these devices on loan. Information provided by the consultant may be utilized during IEP development and for implementation of goals, objectives, specially designed instruction, and support for school personnel (including administration). Information may be provided for families, students, paraeducators, day care providers and therapists to ensure appropriate implementation and generalization of AT utilization.

Trainings are available and can be developed according to the needs of the students and team.  Examples of trainings that can be offered include: AT Considerations, Communication Strategies, Technology Accessibility, and Specific Device Trainings.  Assistive Technology Roundtables are held to network and provide resource opportunities. Additionally, device representatives will be coordinated to provide additional support and resources during the annual Assistive Technology Expo, held at a location near you!

AT consultation is geared toward not only meeting the needs of targeted students, but also for building the local capacity for implementation of the AT process at your district. AT team members may include parents/students (as appropriate), teachers, speech therapists, paraeducators and administrators. On-site training is offered at the request of the specific team and may also be conducted in the student's home, when appropriate.

RESOURCES
Assistive Technology Consultation Request
Assistive Technology Considerations Checklist
Assistive Technology Action Plan
Frequently Asked Questions

Contact: Andrea Zern

Andrea’s AT Google Site