​Assistive Technology Resources

LADSE is a member of the Infinitec West coalition. Historically, approximately 450 school districts and social service agencies from across Illinois voluntarily joined in a grassroots effort to address the assistive technology needs of their students, consumers, staff, families and leaders. UCP/Infinitec leadership facilitates and manages the five regional coalitions. Today, Infinitec has broadened to include Kansas, Minnesota, Georgia and the charter schools of Los Angeles County.
Through this membership, LADSE has access to trainings, equipment rentals, and on-line resources. The Infinitec Coallition Connection website, www.myinfinitec.org, provides a variety of resources and can be accessed by all LADSE member districts.

Links

• Illinois Assistive Technology Guidance Manual
• Assistive Tech Matrix
• SETT Framework
• National Center on Accessible Education Materials
• National Center on Universal Design for Learning
• Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology
• UDL Tech Toolkit
• OT’s With Apps and Technology
• WATI
• Speaking of Speech
• Bookshare
• Learning Ally

Lending Library

​LADSE maintains a lending library/inventory including computer software, other instructional materials, low tech items for positioning, fine motor, and sensory support, and low to high tech communication devices.
Equipment may be loaned to LADSE districts as part of a diagnostic trial process for a specified trial period. A teacher or therapist may also request available instructional materials or AT devices for a 3 week trial. Please contact a member of the LADSE assistive technology team for more information.