Tech TipGoblin Tools- Collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult. Most tools will use AI technologies in the back-end to achieve their goals. Currently this includes OpenAI's models. As the tools and backend improve, the intent is to include ethical alternatives.
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What are we listening to?Episode 309: Daniel O'Connor & Bradley Heaven: Creators of All Access Life, an Adaptive Product Nonprofit
All Access Life is a nonprofit that showcases the latest trends and movements in adaptive products and assistive technologies on their website allaccesslife.org. Daniel & Bradley share about how they met when Daniel was Bradley's Aide in high school (Bradley has nonverbal Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy), how they came to decide to create a nonprofit together, and how they developed their mission to share information about adaptive products. Katie Novak has a NEW micro Podcast - The Education Table - 10 minute discussions about specific topics. Hosted by Katie Novak, a lifelong educator, author, and mother of four, the podcast is dedicated to fostering inclusive and innovative educational systems. Each episode offers a mix of stories, statistics, and strategies designed to establish balance for teachers and enhance outcomes for all learners.
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Who We Are and What We Do
The Region IV Assistive Technology (AT) Consortium is one of five Assistive Technology Consortiums throughout the state of Michigan. We include representatives from eight Intermediate School Districts (ISD's) in Southeast Michigan. The consortium promotes and facilities the capacity to deliver quality AT services through regional and inter-regional collaboration and training by:
- Communicating with both state and national agencies that serve Region IV students in order to exchange ideas, information, and resources.
- Reviewing software and technologies appropriate for students with disabilities and facilitating group purchases to reduce costs.
- Provide professional development opportunities to staff and parents throughout the region.
- Region IV Conference
- Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)/Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Alt+Shift
- Assistive Technology Forum Presenters
- iOS updates relating to accessibility
- Low Incidence/Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
- 21 Things 4 Teachers Website - Assistive Technology Supports
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Updates
Region IV Assistive Technology Guidelines
The Guidelines for the Provision of Quality Assistive Technology Services: A Plan for Region IV is based upon the Region IV Assistive Technology Plan created by the 1994 Academy on Assistive Technology (see appendix for list of participants). As a result of the 1994 Plan, the Michigan Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium was formed. The Michigan Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium is dedicated to building the capacity of its members to deliver quality assistive technology services. The consortium includes representatives from Jackson, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair; Washtenaw, and Wayne counties and serves several purposes. This plan guides the work of the Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium. It also serves as a framework for districts, counties and schools to use as they develop and refine their Assistive Technology Services. The revised plan reflects a response to current legislation, including No Child Left Behind and IDEA 2004. In addition, it incorporates the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and integrates Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) into the Assistive Technology process.
Download a pdf file of the Region IV AT guidelines by clicking on the button below.
Accessibility Statement
Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on Region IV Assistive Technology Consortium - e-mail: [email protected]