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Making Informed Decisions about Assistive Technology Using the SETT Framework

 * 1) **Anita Raftery & Greg O'Connor** **(2008) Making informed decisions about assistive technology using the SETT framework**. Presentation at the Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference 2008, Gold Coast Australia. 14/5/08
 * 2) **Greg O'Connor** **(2008) Making informed decisions about assistive technology using the SETT framework**. Presentation at the Making a Difference: Special Education EXPO 2008, Adelaide, South Australia. 7/7/08

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**Resources**

 * References **
 * 1) Edyburn, D. L. (2008). Assistive Technology Consideration. //Special Education Technology Practice, 10//, 1, 16-18.
 * 2) Marino, M. T., Marino, E. C., & Shaw, S. F. (2006). Making informed assistive technology decisions for students with high incidence disabilities. //Teaching Exceptional Children, 38//(6), 18-25.
 * 3) Peterson-Karlan, G. R. (2003). //An administrative consideration of the AT// //"Consideration" mandate. Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Fall// //Conference of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education,// //Tinley Park, IL.// //Available from// http://www.seat.ilstu.org/resources/2003.shtml
 * 4) Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative. (n.d.). Assistive technology consideration guide. Retrieved 13/2/07, from http://www.wati.org/AT_Services/consideration.html
 * 5) Wissick, C. A., & Gardner, J. E. (2008). Conducting Assessments in Technology Needs: From Assessment to Implementation. //Assessment for Effective Intervention, 33//(2), 78-93.
 * 6) Zabala, J. S. (2000). Setting the stage for success: Building success through effective selection and use of assistive technology systems. Retrieved 12/6/06 from http://www.ldonline.org/article/5874?theme=print
 * 7) Zabala, J. S. (2005). Ready, SETT, go! Getting started with the SETT framework. //Closing the Gap, 23//(6).
 * 8) Watts, E.H., O’Brian, M., & Wojcik, B.W., (2004) Four models of assistive technology consideration: How do they compare to recommended educational assessment practices? Journal of Special Education Technology, 19, 1, pp. ___Retrieved 9/7/07 from: http://jset.unlv.edu/shared/volsmenu.html


 * Resources **


 * · Bowser, G., & Reed, P. (2001). //Hey Can I Try That? A Student Handbook for Choosing and Using Assistive Technology//: Available from [|http://www.wati.org/products/pdf/heycanitrythat.pdf]
 * Personal Choices: Finding Low and Mid Tech Tools That Work For You - http://www.onionmountaintech.com/files/PersonalChoices.pdf
 * Zabala, J. S. (2005). Using the SETT Framework to Level the Learning Field for Students with Disabilities. Retrieved 26/02/08, from http://www.ode.state.or.us/initiatives/elearning/nasdse/settintrogeneric2005.pdf


 * Links **


 * // SETT Framework //**
 * @http://www.joyzabala.com
 * NZ Ministry of Education. // Assistive Technology Guidelines: Supporting Students with Special Education Needs . A guide to support schools and specialists to provide quality assistive technology services // . http://www.minedu.govt.nz/educationSectors/SpecialEducation/ServicesAndFunding/AssistiveTechnology/AssistiveTechnologyGuidelines.aspx
 * NZ Ministry of Education. Assistive Technology Referral Form. http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl12405_v1/12405AssessmentReportForm.doc
 * SETT templates created by the Alltogether blog (http://alltogether.wordpress.com/) that may be useful.http://alltogether.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/sett-framework-templates/


 * // Other Frameworks //**
 * AT Cycle, MATN Online - http://olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms/output/page.php?id=9514


 * // Assistive Technology Information and Resources //**
 * Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) - http://natri.uky.edu/assoc_projects/qiat/index.html
 * TechMatrix- http://www.techmatrix.org/
 * ABLEDATA - http://www.abledata.com/
 * Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) University of Buffalo - http://atto.buffalo.edu/
 * Boston Public Schools Access Technology and Madison Park - [|http://boston.k12.ma.us/teach/technology/emmanuel.asp]
 * Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT) -[|http://www.gpat.org/Resources%20Main.htm /]
 * New Zealand Ministry of Education. Assistive Technology Information and Guidelines. http://www.minedu.govt.nz//index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=7989&indexparentid=10637
 * Trace Center - http://www.tracecenter.org/resources/
 * IT for AT - http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/itforat/start_here.html
 * Onion Mountain Technology - http://www.onionmountaintech.com/assistive.php
 * Open Source Assistive Technology Software& information - http://fullmeasure.co.uk/
 * LD Online - http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/technology
 * Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs Blog - http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/
 * Assistive Technology bookmarks found by del.icio.us - http://del.icio.us/search/?fr=del_icio_us&p=assistive+technology&type=all