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KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Good evening and welcome to tonight's #ATChat. We hope to have @kellygrillo's students join the conversation.

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself and let us know where you are from. Tonight I'm tweeting from the LA, 3,000 miles from home. #ATchat

EGraniero Jun 8 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Emily from CT #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself and let us know where you are from. Tonight I'm tweeting from LA, 3,000 miles from home. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@EGraniero Thanks for joining tonight Emily. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Our questions tonight will focus on sharing w/ our student guests. We will use the Q1/A1 format. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@EGraniero You are a grad student as well but you have really taken initiative with your own learning. #ATchat

kellygrillo Jun 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Have a GREAT chat! I'm boarding a flight, hope my #LynnUSpedAT group joins you!! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@bcdtech Hi Maureen! Remember the hashtag. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:04 PM EDT

We hope they join us as well. Our questions tonight focus on what we would share with students. #ATchat https://t.co/pFLNgbhrCA

kellygrillo Jun 8 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Have a GREAT chat! I'm boarding a flight, hope my #LynnUSpedAT group joins you!! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 - What do you think aspiring AT professionals need to know? #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@KarenJan work to gain trust - Ss, Ts and parents... build capacity #ATchat

EGraniero Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@KarenJan I get so much out of #atchat each week even if I am only in the background.

DonJohnstonInc Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Following along for the ride! Waving hello from beautiful McHenry, IL #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A2 - Federal law mandates. All students on IEPs must be considered for AT. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Yes - it's all about building capacity so teams feel qualified to make AT decisions. #ATchat https://t.co/1z54bLbHs2

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@KarenJan work to gain trust - Ss, Ts and parents... build capacity #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@KarenJan Work with teams to define "considered" and make it happen #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Great to have you here tonight, Don! #ATchat https://t.co/VBuBS8UNnA

DonJohnstonInc Jun 8 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Following along for the ride! Waving hello from beautiful McHenry, IL #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 that they'll learn so much more then we'll ever know & that AT's a wonderful world! Be open, be brave, share, enjoy #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Joining in from Katy TX #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Do we have a standard definition for "AT Consideration?" Do we need one? #ATchat https://t.co/kEFsCsSGJm

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@KarenJan Work with teams to define "considered" and make it happen #ATchat

mkeeneyAT Jun 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hello, #ATchat Down in rural southeastern AZ tonight. Hope the bandwidth is with me.

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @PattyATP Welcome to you in VA and TX! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@mkeeneyAT I hope so, too. We love your perspective. #atchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KarenJan The field is so broad, hard to standardize, but the qiat lists of considerations should be in the background #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 Repeat - What do you believe aspiring AT professionals need to know? #ATchat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2 - how to include the student/help them to take the lead as much as possible; the continuum, and where to look for help/colleagues #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Love it - equip and empower every learner. Can that be our mandate? #ATchat https://t.co/RAYn4hAGWb

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2 - how to include the student/help them to take the lead as much as possible; the continuum, and where to look for help/colleagues #ATChat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:11 PM EDT

oops A1 how to include the Ss/help them to take the lead as much as possible; the continuum, and where to look for help/colleagues #ATChat

mkeeneyAT Jun 8 @ 8:12 PM EDT

It's not all one word "considered-not needed" sometimes feels that way for Ss w LD #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Great answer, @JudithSchoonov1! #ATchat https://t.co/ONzClvSLi0

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 that they'll learn so much more then we'll ever know & that AT's a wonderful world! Be open, be brave, share, enjoy #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I'm prep'ing to lecture OTA Ss soon. Focus will b prob solving & critical thinking @ variety of tools #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@PattyATP What are you hoping they will learn? #ATchat https://t.co/TZbOmVuF2w

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I'm prep'ing to lecture OTA Ss soon. Focus will b prob solving & critical thinking @ variety of tools #ATchat

mkeeneyAT Jun 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 That it's just part of good teaching, not a separate thing only experts can do. #atchat

EGraniero Jun 8 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan know people are listening is so powerful. where its to support them or show interest in the devices being use #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 - What do you wish you had known when you first started in the assistive technology/special education field? #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan don't b afraid to think outside the box. B passionate. B a prob solver. #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 Also,there's a place for low-tech, listen to the client, and there should always be a back up plan #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Great answers. Love that we can storify this chat. #ATchat

kellygrillo Jun 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

LOVE simple low-tech! #ATCHAT #LunnUSpedAT https://t.co/bO9v0W9Bgf

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 Also,there's a place for low-tech, listen to the client, and there should always be a back up plan #ATchat

hills1106 Jun 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: That assistive tech is usually instructional tech. It can benefit all kids- and the buy in is better when it does. #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan they will learn all about tools but learning the variety of applications is imp.#ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Not being a sped teacher- my reality is that much of what I do is to help good teachers find ways to reach all Ss. #UDL #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:18 PM EDT

True, but we have to remember that AT is what students on IEPs need. Write it into the IEP. #ATchat https://t.co/EbSBkNI6Hd

hills1106 Jun 8 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q2: That assistive tech is usually instructional tech. It can benefit all kids- and the buy in is better when it does. #ATchat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 all the places it has/would take me knowledge wise; always excited to work with my students, creativity is never underrated as OT #ATChat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan Make a real plan, not just a list of "stuff" in the IEP. Who trains? Collects and evaluates data? #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:21 PM EDT

flexible options exist for low tech tools and can b used for variety of users #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:22 PM EDT

That is the challenge-there is no one process. What does it look like in the IEP? Still learning about that. #ATchat https://t.co/IfRkoUwPGl

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan Make a real plan, not just a list of "stuff" in the IEP. Who trains? Collects and evaluates data? #ATchat

EGraniero Jun 8 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@KarenJan can extra pages be added to an IEP to cover those topics or is it already covered? #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@bcdtech it usually comes back to UDL. Best practice. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 - What resources and websites do you think newbies to the AT field should know about? What will help them professionally? #ATChat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: QIAT listserve (managed in gmail tho it’s overwhelming); ATIA conference; state leaders (in FL we have regional LATS meetings #ATChat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Flexible thinking leads to flexible options #ATchat #UDL

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: other folks consideration guides (GPAT, WATI) to form your own; observing others; https://t.co/HkwU1Q1kWH #ATChat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-3 ATIA, of course! #ATChat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I love the AT Quick wheel! Great resource to keep on the table at IEP meetings https://t.co/8MU2CguMgy #ATchat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 pt2 and of course conferences like ATIA or regional ones like TATN or PATINS #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KarenJan A3: Pinterest 4 one- my resources at: PattyATP #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 - #ATchat - power of social media. Great starting place!

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Rhianon here from BPS. Joining late but I love the topic! #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@KarenJan A3: more of my favs-UDLToolkit Wiki, ATIA Webinars & conf, TATN #ATchat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@PattyATP @KarenJan also @Lasenders Pinterest boards for AAC! #atchat

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@KarenJan Great Q. Bookmarking the responses! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks for including the UDL Tech Toolkit wiki! #ATchat https://t.co/CsHLv2vZIB

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@KarenJan A3: more of my favs-UDLToolkit Wiki, ATIA Webinars & conf, TATN #ATchat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 the @MCPS HIAT website is an invaluable AT and UDL resource https://t.co/4QSFHTixM0 #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

What other websites and resources need to be shared? #ATchat

lrdichiara Jun 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Leslie from LI, NY #ATchat

KerriHslp Jun 8 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 https://t.co/T96h2IAyP4 and https://t.co/1mhdalcaMV #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @KarenJan One more reason to try https://t.co/G299otJmhh to pull all chat resources together #ATchat

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan I share the online UDL interactive wheel w Ts & admins as resource. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@PattyATP Will you add the links? #ATchat https://t.co/okT5Vs54oP

PattyATP Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan I share the online UDL interactive wheel w Ts & admins as resource. #ATchat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@KarenJan CALL Scotland https://t.co/F3ODQ2w7cF #ATchat

lrdichiara Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A2 - I am new to the AT field and wish I had realized sooner the invaluable resources available on social media sites, like Twitter #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q4 - What books would you recommend to those who are new to the AT field? #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@bcdtech @RhianonElan @KarenJan Sorry- typo'd the link https://t.co/lzvPgHk0OE #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@lrdichiara How are you using social media tools? Would love to hear it from your perspective. #ATchat https://t.co/gpsNO01DSj

lrdichiara Jun 8 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A2 - I am new to the AT field and wish I had realized sooner the invaluable resources available on social media sites, like Twitter #ATChat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@KarenJan That orange one... The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools #ATchat

possbeth Jun 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 a few years old now but still a great resource https://t.co/SHXC43aMjZ #ATchat https://t.co/ddOzVPP8Kv

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan what is this orange thing you speak of? #atchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4 The online, free... CAST UDL book #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @bcdtech @possbeth shared it. #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-4 an oldie but goodie is Living in the State of Stuck by Marcia Scherer who also developed the MPT. Client perspective #ATchat

lrdichiara Jun 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A3 - QIAT listserve, joining webinars, also staying current by reading articles from sites like https://t.co/1mlMY76njN #ATChat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @KarenJan See Beth's link #ATchat

live_simplelife Jun 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@bcdtech @KarenJan Agreed! Great book, easy and fun to read. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@bcdtech Do you have a link? I can't find it right now. That's a great suggestion. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 - What videos would you share with someone new to the AT profession? #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@KarenJan https://t.co/GNblIY1yFx #ATchat

DonJohnstonInc Jun 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4 the CAST website https://t.co/6F8iOVVkpA - terrific resources! (Sorry - forgot the #ATchat!

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@bcdtech Thank you! #ATchat https://t.co/2Kt63cSPAG

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@KarenJan https://t.co/GNblIY1yFx #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan The Myth of average Ted talk...#ATchat

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Love @UnderstoodOrg, #atchat tweets, #a11y webinars. Need my PD to be accessible too. Next is grad classes in AT! https://t.co/4hQJfBW3Tn

lrdichiara Jun 8 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A3 - QIAT listserve, joining webinars, also staying current by reading articles from sites like https://t.co/1mlMY76njN #ATChat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A4: https://t.co/2740om9GzH #ATChat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A4: https://t.co/5qM4vWqYQC both good for PD #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT

The myth of average TED https://t.co/Himga5nw87 #ATchat https://t.co/NrzVxssSm0

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan The Myth of average Ted talk...#ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Rose's TED talk https://t.co/NP2NSr2kgS #ATchat

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Love this talk... Only recently was this talk CC. My hearing partner CCed it so I could use it for PD #atchat https://t.co/PFLGChpskg

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan The Myth of average Ted talk...#ATchat

RhianonElan Jun 8 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Love @CAST_UDL and @AEM_Center videos and webinars -I know they will be accessible for sharing! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 Aided language Stimulation explained. https://t.co/zZ6SfHaGY2 #ATchat

EGraniero Jun 8 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @UnderstoodOrg i highly suggest Simmons College for AT grad classes.in program now, really enjoying it. #simmonsastech #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q6 - Who should people new to the AT field follow on Twitter? What hashtags do you recommend (other than #ATchat)?

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-5 There are great videos on the Pacer Center site https://t.co/xjj6HZvUfK #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6 - #UDLchat, #spedchat #edchat #SATchat Great chats to follow #ATchat

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Actually I have gotten great folks to follow just by following people in this chat. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

.@JudithSchoonov1 Yes, it's an excellent resource for AT videos. #ATchat https://t.co/NoyZYZjaQk

JudithSchoonov1 Jun 8 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-5 There are great videos on the Pacer Center site https://t.co/xjj6HZvUfK #ATchat

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Like @Lasenders @janefarrall @gvantatenhove #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT

.@bcdtech And we can't forget @attipscast! #ATchat https://t.co/04DAbi9Tza

bcdtech Jun 8 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Actually I have gotten great folks to follow just by following people in this chat. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@wernedat Great people to follow. Also, @PrAACticalAAC and @iAmMaccing #ATchat https://t.co/PBpfbGH5cO

wernedat Jun 8 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Like @Lasenders @janefarrall @gvantatenhove #ATChat

VickiBostonSLP Jun 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@wernedat @Lasenders @janefarrall @gvantatenhove yes to all & add @PrAACticalAAC for great #AugComm content. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Jun 8 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Final thoughts from anyone? #ATchat