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This area is designed to be a benefit for the Local Assistive Technology Specialists (LATS) of Florida. The LATS network is a group of professionals, appointed by their school districts, to serve as a front line of support for students with assistive technology needs. The LATS coordinate their district's evaluation and implementation efforts.

If you are a LATS, be sure that your ESE Director has faxed a completed Procedures & Assurance form to Melanie at 407-320-2379.
You will be unable to borrow equipment until we have this paperwork.
Questions? Call 407-320-2383.

If your can't find what you are looking for here,
try checking out the Resources page.

Considering Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
Article by Kim Hartsell, Project Director of the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology. Contains detailed information on: Qualitiy Indicators for the Consideration of AT; Consideration Checklist & Resource Guide; Assistive Consideration Outcomes; and Documenting the Consideration of Assistive Technology in the IEP.

Considering the Need for Assistive Technology Within the IEP
Monograph that was written as part of the Technology for Educators Series by the Center for Technology Education at Johns Hopkins University.
This is a pdf zip file .

Considering Your Child's Need for Assistive Technology
Detailed report written by Gayle Bowser and Penny Reed

Device Comparisons
Need to compare features of devices? Look no further. TechMatrix.org will provide you with the latest information on any assistive technology devices you are considering.

Digital Lending Library
This resource was created as a Region 2 project. It is a wonderful resource for Boardmaker, Inspiration/Kidspiration, Pre-K activities and much more. Feel free to browse, borrow and share what you find.

FCAT Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Florida Department of Education site with a multitude of resources on the topic including: Checklist, detailed descriptions, etc.

FDLRS Loan Assurances Form

FDLRS Loan Procedures Form

Individualized Education Program(I.E.P.)
U.S. Department of Education site with training materials, guides and questions and answers section to help you understand the IEP.


LATS: Info to GO!
This is an online tool designed by the FDLRS Technology Specialists as a quick information system for Florida LATS.

PPT Trainings
Links to previously conducted trainings

PVC Book
Details on how to construct various PVC tools to use with students

Short Term Loan Kits
List of Kits Available for checkout
*Updated 9-15-10

Technical Assistance Papers (TAP)
Published by Florida Department of Education

Writing & Cutting Aides
A listing of companies who carry these resources.

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