UCAT — The Utah Center for Assistive Technology

UCAT - The Utah Center for Assistive Technology is a state agency helping people with disabilities identify and obtain assistive technology. 1595 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 1 -888 -866 -5550

Eligibility • A person with a disability • Family members of a person with a disability • Anyone who is interested in assistive technology (AT) because of their desire to support someone with a disability • Call for an appointment - 888 -866 -5550 or 801 -887 -9380

Augmentative Communication Services Scott Baggaley Craig Boogaard

Cost-free Consultation Sessions • Available to Individuals of any Age • Computer Access • Special Software • Augmentative Communication

Equipment Loans • UCAT has a lending library with many AAC devices. • Devices can be checked out for a 30 day trial period. • Device loans are intended to help families and therapists decide on the best solution. • Contact Lynn, Scott or Craig to inquire about device loans – 801 -887 -9380

AT Equipment Lending Library • Public Library - available to any responsible adult • UAAACT Lending Library- for UAAACT members only

UAAACT • Utah • Augmentative • Alternative • Assistive • Communication and • Technology

25 UAAACT Teams • Regional Teams are comprised of Speech. Language Pathologist, Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Technology Specialists • Teams evaluate students with disabilities to determine if assistive technology is necessary for their education program • UAAACT Teams determine if AT can improve the communication skills of students with serious limitations in their verbal or written communication skills

UAAACT Information • www. uaaact. org • • • Referral Form Team Leaders and Phone #s Forms for data collection Guidelines for UAAACT Members Links to other AAC related web sites

UCET Conference - 2012 Location: Jordan High School Date: March 2 -3, 2012 • 178 Sessions • 23 Sessions on technology to support special education

Scott will Review Selected Products