Assistive Technology Parent Support Guide for Part C (0-3) Services

This guide was developed in partnership between the Nebraska PTI and the ATP Education Program. It is designed to help parents/families understand assistive technology, the purpose of assistive technology, and the importance of assistive technology within the context of Part C (0-3) services. Examples of potential assistive technology across multiple domains are provided. Key questions for parents/families are suggested for three stages that may be encountered during Part C services: (1) thinking about assistive technology needs; (2) thinking about assistive technology once the child has devices/systems written into his/her IFSP; and (3) transitioning from Part C to Part B services.

Other Important News

• ATP Education Website Redesign - The ATP Education staff have been working on a redesign of our website and are excited about the new changes! You can see all of the changes and learn about upcoming opportunities at https://atp.nebraska.gov/education
• AAC Literacy Book Study - Join us for an exciting opportunity to participate in a book study around AAC. Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities to Read and Write by Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver will serve as the focus of this year-long book study. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the authors present their own innovative model for teaching students with a wide range of significant disabilities to read and write print in grades PreK-12 and beyond.  Learn more and register.
• Upcoming Webinars and Video Releases
• Switch Types: Wireless & Bluetooth Switches, 8/18/2021, 4:15 CT / 3:15 MT
• Designing an Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: The Social Environment - Video Release on 8/31/2021. Check out our YouTube Channel.
• UNK Early Childhood Conference - Join the ATP Education program at the UNK Early Childhood Conference: Promoting Knowledge and Well-being for Children, Families, and Educators on Saturday, October 23rd as we present on Early Childhood & Assistive Technology: AT Tools to Support Young Children. Participants will learn about using Assistive Technology (AT) and creative adaptations to focus on making play, literacy, communication, and sensory integration flexible for young children. This session will be a mix of learning and play as we get creative with hands-on experience using and creating no-tech/low-tech assistive technology solutions to help adapt everyday items that any young child can use in their natural environments to meet a multitude of needs. Learn more about the UNK Early Childhood Conference and register for our session!

The Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership Education Program provides statewide services to IFSP and IEP team members working with children and students with disabilities birth to 21 who are receiving services within school systems. All decisions related to assistive technology services and devices are made by the IFSP/IEP team.  

ATP Education Program | 877-713-4002 | http://atp.nebraska.gov/