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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Wichita Public Schools is committed to providing appropriate assistive technology to students with disabilities. We are committed to training teachers and support staff on the effective use of assistive technology with students.

What Is Assistive Technology (AT)?

All students may benefit from AT. However, significant results have been seen with students who have the following disabilities:

  • Cognitive Impairments
  • Communication Impairments
  • Physical Impairments
  • Sensory Impairments

What Can Assistive Technology Do For Students?

AT devices, services, and strategies provide alternative ways for students with disabilities to access the same materials used by their non-disabled peers. AT devices, services, and strategies change depending on the specific disability being addressed. Accommodations are intended to augment, bypass, and compensate for disabilities. AT does not remediate but it can enhance abilities and remove barriers. AT should enable students to participate independently, with the least amount of human assistance, in the least restrictive environment. 

Assistive Technology (AT) can help those with learning disabilities compensate for their learning deficits and capitalize on their strengths in the classroom.

Who Can I Contact to Learn More?

Name Title Email
Ryan Allman Executive Director ralliman@usd259.net
Deanna Beard Technology Program Manager dbeard@usd259.net
Melissa Kleinow Campus Support mkleinow@usd259.net
Andrew Pina Campus Support apina@usd259.net
Judith Spor Campus Support jspor@usd259.net
Jamie Mude Speech Pathologist jmude@usd259.net
Maraha McKissick Speech Pathologist mmckissick@usd259.net

 

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