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The following PDFfiles are available for download. PDFfiles can be viewed on any platform with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
New LoTTIE Stars Kit Lists - size 57 kB
This is a PDF file containing the contents of the NEW (11/25/09) LoTTIE Stars Kits for grades K-2, 3-6 and 7-12.
Onion Mountain Technology 2008-09 Order Form - size 540 kB
Onion Mountain Technology 2008-09 Order Form
Sole Source Letter - size 1057 kB
This is a pdf file of our Sole Source Letter.
Slanted Desk Benefits - size 56 kB
Benefits of using a slanted desk surface or slant board.
Personal Choices - size 943 kB
This 16 page pamphlet is designed to be used by older students working alone with and choosing low and mid-tech AT tools or by teachers working with younger children. It stresses individual choices, continuing trials with the tools, and student self-advocacy. The document should be printed on a color printer to fully use and see its color features. Please see page 2 of the pamphlet for a list of the low and mid tech tools which are needed for student trials. While this is a copyrighted pamphlet, permission is granted for download and use without any changes or without unauthorized use or reproduction of the entire document or parts of it in any other document.
The Assistive Technology Continuum - size 38 kB
The continuum is a one page form to use when looking at student needs and possible AT solutions. (Some schools use this as part of their IEP or planning sessions, marking each choice with a highlighter and taking notes on the back of the form.) For each problem that the student has, the team needs to determine the task, the specific need in relationship to that task, and the environment. Then they develop a plan for the tools which will be tried. Because the law considers low tech tools to be less restrictive, always start with the low tech options. If they "solve" the problem, then stop. If they don't, then try the mid tech tools. Again, if mid tech tools solve the problem, stop. If not, then move to high tech tools.
Assistive Technology for Special Kids - size 48 kB
This is an introductory article on assistive technology for school aged children.
Technology and Organization - size 217 kB
This is an updated, five page summary of the different kinds of organizational problems we see in children, matched with specific low to high tech tools that take into account the student's learning style and organizational preference.
Organizational Problems Inventory - size 136 kB
This new form can help you assess different areas and kinds of organizational problems for yourself or your students. See the Technology and Organization handout PDF for additional information and tool ideas.
Global / Linear Thinker Activity - size 25 kB
This activity will help you determine whether you tend to be a more global or more linear thinker. This is part of the Technology and Organization workshop.
AT Laws Table - UPDATED for 2006 - size 222 kB
This is a table in chronological order summarizing the federal laws, policy letters, and case decisions about assistive technology.
Color Handout - size 140 kB
This is a handout from my workshops about the use of color (filters, paper color, lights, ink colors) for students with a variety of disabilities. Interestingly, after gathering information for several years, I found that certain disability groups had definite preferences for certain colors.
Color Evaluation Form - size 30 kB
Use this form to collect data on a student's use of color during tool trials or an evaluation. The bottom half of the form consists of columns into which you can place tick marks as you listen to and watch students read with and without color filters.
Color Filter Comparisons - size 165 kB
This PDF of a PowerPoint Show is designed to show you the effects of different color filters, shown in color families, when they are placed over black text on a white background. Look for what color makes the text easiest for you to see and read -- and then find the color(s) which make it hardest for you.
Color Newsletter (01/05) - size 143 kB
This is a PDF version of our first newsletter mailed in January 2005. This article is about the use of color in assistive technology. Remember you can sign up for the free newsletter on the home page.
Color Tendency Computer Choices per Disability - size 125 kB
Take this quick quiz of color TENDENCIES seen in certain disability groups. You'll look at 6 examples of different color text and backgrounds and match each to disabilities which show these tendencies. When you think you have the correct answers, drop me an email at jsweeney@onionmountaintech.com, and I'll share the answers with you!
See It Right! - Color Filter Order Form - size 124 kB
See It Right! Order Form. Order one or more 1/2 page or full page color filters in any of 24 different colors. Every single filter hand inspected before shipment!
Onion Mountain does NOT sell individual filters. Order directly from See It Right! in California.
Text Reader vs. Audio Tape Chart - size 8 kB
This chart compares computerized text readers to the use of books on tape feature by feature so that the teacher can make an informed decision about which of these technologies would best suit the student's needs.
Multi-Sensory Planning Chart - size 10 kB
This chart is for teachers who want to plan and collect materials for multi-sensory lessons looking both at the presentation of the information and the peripheral environment. Based on brain-based research, this chart helps you remember not only visual, auditory, and kinesthetic presentations but also gustatory, olfactory, and emotional teaching opportunities.
Comparing Handwriting and Keyboarding Form - size 31 kB
This one page form helps you compare a student's handwriting and keyboarding speed by changing just one variable at a time. (Remember to figure handwriting speed or keyboarding speed without software help, have the student type or write for 1 minute and then divide the number of letters, spaces and punctuation marks by 5.)
Low / Mid Tech Evaluation From - size 46 kB
Use this form to help you choose and take notes on a student's use of various low and mid tech tools selected both by student needs and strengths. The empty area at the right is provided so that you can add short written notes.
Eye Movement Handout - size 74 kB
This is the eye movement handout from our workshops. It shows a giant eye divided into the six different movement directions.
Scanning Pens Newsletter (05/05) - size 61 kB
This is a PDF version of our second newsletter mailed in May, 2005. This article is about the use of Scanning Pens in assistive technology. Remember you can sign up for the free newsletter on the home page.
Writing Tools Continuum - size 497 kB
This is a one page, full color chart showing a continuum of tool ideas for all areas of writing and writing related tasks.
Microsoft Equation Editor Menus - size 324 kB
This is a graphic, one page picture of all of the button menus available in Equation Editor.
Jr / Sr High Time Use Charts - size 767 kB
This is a PDF of the two screen from the Jr / Sr High presentation. The pie charts illustrate how time in resource rooms might be better used at this level by more successful and consistent use of technology by students and teachers.
Evaluations, Trials or Screening - size 235 kB
A graphic representation of the pros and cons involved with evaluations or trials. It shows that when the full continuum of tools are available within the school and the teachers know how to use them, actual implementation always is more successful.
AT Continuum Handout - size 3826 kB
1 week download for UConn students. Use the course number (4 digits) for password
Word Banks and Rubrics - Mac - size 25 MB
This download is ONLY for attendees of the Arizona 2 day workshop. It is password protected and will not be available past 3/28/09.
Wii as Assistive Technology - size 708 kB
Learn about how to use Wii Fit with students with physical and other disabilities.
AT Tools for Transition - size 113 kB
A one page form to use in planning what a student needs to know about his or her AT tools before leaving high school. Use as part of the transition planning process.
Word Banks and Rubrics - PC - size 15 MB
This download is ONLY for attendees of the Arizona 2 day workshop. It is password protected and will not be available past 2/28/09.
Kindle Handout (2009) - size 96 kB
This is a two page handout on the use of the Kindle in Special Education as a portable text reading tool
Evaluation Forms - size 372 kB
Downloadable only with password
Judi's Chocolate Pudding Cake - size 10 kB
For my new friends in Georgia...(and elsewhere!) A super chocolate recipe that will become a favorite comfort food. (Who said assistive technology had to be non-edible??!!)
Math Maker Templates PC Install - size 28 kB
Math Maker Templates PC Installation instructions.
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