Children with and without special needs, often engage with or use assistive tools. Professionals and family members use many different types of assistive tools daily but may not realize it. The purpose of this resource is to provide guidance on what assistive tools are, how to make decisions on when to use them, and how to use them appropriately within a child’s daily routine.
is the Assistive Technology Act program that serves the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They offer many programs and services to Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Most services are free.
This program is a lending library of assistive technology (AT) kits available for a trial period of four to six weeks.There are many benefits to a “try before you buy” approach to selecting and acquiring AT. PaTTAN’s Short Term Loan program can make this kind of informed, data-based decision making possible.
ECTA Practice Improvement Tools
Considering AT Supports & Adaptations for Home
PATF (Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Fund) Funding Resource Guide for PA
PACER- Simple AT Ideas for Children Ages Birth to Three
Considering AT Supports & Modifications for Participation in Early Childhood Education Classroom
Real-time information about available training opportunities for the PA Early Intervention system.
Monthly summary of new and existing online learning, professional development opportunities, and resources.
Monthly newsletter that provides information related to EI Service Delivery: Coaching Across Settings.
Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) works on behalf of the Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL).
