Assistive Technology

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology or AT is legally defined as " any 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 individuals with disabilities"(20 U.S.C., Chapter 33 Section 1401(25).

Assistive Technology Services are defined as "any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an AT device".

View more information about Assistive Technology at Newport News Public Schools.

Wednesdays Staff may pick up devices between the hours of 7:45-12 and 1-4:30 please call ahead to make sure ATRC staff is available at 591-4648.

More ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Resources

AT Laws:

• Definitions & Services of AT and the IEP/504 Power Point
• Virginia Assistive Technology Framework

NNPS AT Forms:

• AT Consideration
• Classroom Referral
• At Home Agreement
• Care and Security of Portable Devices
• AIM-VA IEP order form (internal use only)

AIM-VA / NIMAS

• NIMAS - National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards
• NNPS AIM-VA Resources:
  • Overview of NIMAS and AIM-VA
  • Qualifying students and ordering process
  • AIM-VA IEP order form (internal use only)
  • Availability of Reading and Writing Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary of Terms and Generic vs. Specific AT tool names

Assistive Technology Organization Resources

• T/TAC Online - Assistive Technology, Alternate Assessment, etc.
• The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO)-Buffalo
• Georgia Project for Assistive Technology
• Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology - QIAT
• National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI)
• Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative - WATI

ATRC Sharepoint Link (NNPS employee log-in required)