ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN RELATION TO YOUNG CHILDREN
WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION
RESOURCES
Assistive Technology Devices (ATDs)
by Alina Zehri
Local
Las Vegas implements ATDs that help
give your child the tools they need to
learn and grow!
Assistive Technology Services
AT services providers that cater to
student assessments, intervention, self-
contained initiatives, classroom
inclusion, and curriculum adaption.
2551 Vegas Dr.
Las Vegas, 89106
702.855.8440
Easterseals Nevada Assistive
Technologies
A family centered organization that
permits individuals to access an AT
exchange program. They also provide AT
evaluations, implementation, training,
and continual support.
6200 West Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas, 89146
702.870.7050
Accessible Space
A technology center that supports
individuals with disabilities by providing
treatment and residential services.
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Suite 200, Building L
Las Vegas, 89146
702.259.1903
State
Nevada has both state level and
leadership activities that facilitate in
ATDs for its residents.
Nevada Special Education Technology
Assistance Project
An organization that helps to provide
schools with AT resources and services
that meet both state and federal laws.
http://www.nsetap.com/home.shtml
Resource 1
Assistive Technology in
Relation to Young
Children with Disabilities
Education
Fall 2017
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Nevada Assistive Technology
Collaborative
A breakdown of statewide ATD services,
ATD resources, and percentages of
where ATD funds are distributed.
http://adsd.nv.gov/Programs/Physica
l/ATforIL/Nevada_Assistive_Technolo
yg_Collaborative_(NATC)/Nevada_As
sistive_Technology_Collaborative_(N
ATC)/
National
The United States of America strives to
mandate ATD laws that empower the
people and work towards equality.
Research
An article that has data to support ATDs
in a school setting and reference to
federal laws that advocate for its use.
Tamakloe, D., & Agbenyega, J. S. (2017).
Exploring preschool teachers' and
support staff's use and experiences of
assistive technology with children with
disabilities. Australasian Journal of
Early Childhood, 42(2), 29-36.