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Welcome back to Envision the Possibilities...

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Welcome back to Envision the Possibilities...

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This monthly newsletter is designed for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistive Technology Contacts (ATCs), district ESE staff,  teachers, therapists, and support staff.  We will keep you up-to-date with assistive technology news, tips, apps, professional development (PD) and more. PLEASE feel free to share the link to this newsletter  - https://padlet.com/smiguel/tdgwvsgxhrc3

Speaking of PD.....please check My Learning Plan for information and registration for these PD titles:
* Assistive Technology Assessment & Implementation (AT) - January 19, 2018 @ Robert Morgan Ed Center
*Reaching Struggling Learners (FDLRS) - January 23, 2018 @ Robert Renick Ed Center
*Reaching Struggling Learners (FDLRS) - January 25, 2018 @ JRE Lee Ed Center
*Reaching Struggling Learners (FDLRS) - February 13, 2018 @ TBA
*The Technology Experience (AT & FDLRS) - February 22, 2018 @ TBA south location

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AT Student of the Month -  Asnay Machado (see photo below)

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AT Student of the Month -  Asnay Machado (see photo below)

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Asnay Machado is a senior at Westland Hialeah Senior High School and is dual enrolled at Miami Dade College. He is supported by Mr. Joseph Gross, Program Specialist and AT Contact. Asnay uses an iPad Pro for writing his assignments and for looking up information on the web. He also uses a laptop with Snap and Read - software specially designed to read aloud all types of print (text-to-speech), even PDFs and screen shots - to complete classwork.

Asnay shared how he feels about his assistive technology, "It helps.  I would say it helps undoubtedly.  It makes it easier for me, it evens the playing field.  It helps me, especially with long assignments and essays.  I don't think I would be able to do those long assignments without it."

Thank you to Joe Gross, who supplied information and the photo for this article.

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LATS of the Month - Rachele Dodard, OTRL, LATS

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LATS of the Month - Rachele Dodard, OTRL, LATS

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Rachele Dodard is an Occupational Therapist and Local Assistive Technology Specialist on the AT Team (photo below). Rachele said, "I love assistive technology because of its power to help students who have been unsuccessful in school to find success in their own way."

Her favorite AT tool right now is Camera Mouse (http://www.cameramouse.org/index.html). With this free application, a Windows computer, and web camera (built in or USB connected), the user can operate the computer with head movements alone. It was designed for persons with a physical disability who are unable to use a mouse, touch screen, etc.

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An AT Contact is a school staff member that has been identified by the school administrator to coordinate school activities regarding the provision of assistive technology to the students who need it to access the curriculum and IEP goals. Please see Weekly Briefing 21960 below. Ms. Sheila Miguel, Department Chair for AT, is available to answer questions and provide guidance regarding this briefing - smiguel@dadeschools.net or assistivetech@dadeschools.net.

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ID Role and Responsibilities of School-based Assistive Technology Contact 10.27.17

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DID YOU KNOW that the the Assistive Technology Assessment and Implementation Plan - ATIP for short (FM 7067) - has been recently recently updated? Changes include streamlined directions on each page to guide you in the AT assessment process. Download the ATIP at http://forms.dadeschools.net or http://assistivetech.dadeschools.net.

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App of the Month for...Math - MathLearningCenter.com

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App of the Month for...Math - MathLearningCenter.com

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https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/resources/apps - at Math Learning Center you will find a wealth of digital math manipulatives. These apps are great for independent student exploration on a desktop or mobile device and on classroom interactive white boards. Mobile apps are available on Apple and Chrome platforms. Give them a try...easy and fun :)

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This monthly newsletter is designed for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistive Technology Contacts (ATCs), district ESE staff,  teachers, therapists, and support staff.  We will keep you up-to-date with assistive technology news, tips, apps, professional development and more.