Assistive Technology

It is the mission of Dickinson-Iron ISD Assistive Technology Team to expand the knowledge and use of assistive and accessible technology (AT) within the district.  It is our goal to provide an environment that is accessible to all students in which each student's unique needs and abilities are recognized.  We provide support materials, technical assistance, workshops and training, consultation to local district teams, and access to a lending library.  If you have questions and/or concerns related to AT, you can contact Sadie Wales - 906-776-8175, Jill Perpich - 906-776-8173 or Rhonda Colberg - 906-776-8157. 

AT Decision Making

The following forms are available to assist district teams with the AT decision making process:

  • ​AT 101 Handout - This handout can be utilized to increase awareness regarding AT and the consideration process. 

  • AT Consideration Checklist​ - This checklist should be completed as a part of each student's Annual IEP Meeting. 

  • ​AT Review - ​If the AT Consideration Checklist indicates that further information and/or consideration is necessary, the AT Review form may be utilized as a tool to collect initial information to provide to the AT Team.  

  • AT Consideration,  Assessment, and Implementation Forms - Within this packet of forms, you will find the SETT Framework, Participation Model, AT Feature Matching, AT Training Considerations, and Trial Period Data Collection and Information

AT Lending Library

​The DIISD maintains a  collection of AT devices and equipment, available for loan to assist with determination of effective solutions for students.  The AT Lending Library  is available to educators within the DIISD who are supporting students receiving special education.  

Professional Learning Resources

The following links contain information related to the noted topics.  

Building Capacity for AT within our Schools

We want to take a moment to recognize the success stories that are happening throughout our ISD.  Here are some of our staff and students in action!