Early Childhood Special Education and Assistive Technology Blog

By: Carrie Portrie, M.Ed The article, " Assistive Technology: Resource Roundup :  Discover websites, blog posts, articles, and videos related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology" was originally posted in 2013 and updated early November 2016 on Edutopia . It provides a thoughtful listing of assistive technology (AT) websites, resources and videos. While exploring the different links, a couple resources stood out to me. Both are from Tech Matrix.  Tech Matrix Website Description of Tech Matrix Website Resources Tech Matrix   a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs  and developed by the  National Center for Technology Innovation at the American Institute of Research. On this site you can search for assistive and educational technologies based on content area (e.g., math, literacy), grade level (including all children birth to transition out of highschool), and Individuals with Disabilit

By: Carrie Portrie, EC-SEAT Project Coordinator At the end of each year, I am reminded to renew my student membership with the Council for Exceptional Children.   The Council for Exceptional Children's Mission is: "a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development." I am part of two divisions within this larger organization the  Division for Early Childhood   and the  Technology and Media Division . The Division for Early Childhood (DEC): "promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. DEC is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children (0-8) with disabilities and other special needs and their families."