WHAT IS THE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ATC)?

At the Assistive Technology Center (ATC), we believe every student deserves access to the assistive technology (AT) tools and services needed to reach their full potential. To support our mission, we offer a range of supports for educational
staff and parents to consider and implement AT tools for students effectively. We also provide and maintain a substantial inventory of AT equipment designed to support students with low-incidence disabilities, as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.

Our services are available to students, from birth to age 22, residing in Sonoma County and enrolled in public, non-public, or charter schools within our Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). These services include:

  • IEP Team / AT Consideration
  • AT/AAC assessment services for students with a Low Incidence Disability
  • AAC Needs Assessments for Students with Non-LI Disabilities
  • AT/AAC equipment trials and loans
  • Training and support for the assessment & implementation of assistive technology (AT) tools

The SELPA ATC partners with Placer County SELPA through the Open Access Project to lead statewide capacity-building work in the area of assistive technology. This collaboration supports training for our Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), AT, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Additionally, the SELPA works with the Diagnostic Center North to provide training and resources to educational staff within our SELPA on AT and AAC.

For more information, please contact:
Andrea Wells
Email: awells@sonomaselpa.org
Phone: 707-524-2764

Sonoma County SELPA
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision
At the SELPA Adaptive Technology Center, we envision an educational environment where students with disabilities can reach their full potential through access to assistive technology and a commitment to inclusion.
Mission
The mission of the SELPA ATC is to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities by providing comprehensive assessments, professional development, consultation, and coaching. We are dedicated to supporting educational staff and parents in best practice strategies in assistive technology (AT) and overseeing the SELPA's low-incidence equipment policies. Our goal is to ensure that students with disabilities benefit from effective AT and inclusive practices, allowing them to achieve their fullest potential.

THE GOAL IS TO ALIGN A STUDENT'S NEEDS WITH THE APPROPRIATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) TOOLS THAT HELP THEM OVERCOME IDENTIFIED BARRIERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING AND SUPPORT THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.

THE ATC PROCESS

TEAM DETERMINATION
The IEP team identifies a need for an AAC by following the “ATC Guidelines for an AAC Assessment in the Educational Setting."
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REFERRAL PROCESS
A completed Referral Packet must be received by the ATC prior to beginning an AAC evaluation.
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AAC ASSESSMENT
The Speech and Language Therapist and ATC/AAC Specialist will work closely in completing the “AAC Needs Assessment”
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EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The AAC Specialists will make recommendations for AAC Tools and Support Strategies, arrange for equipment drop off and set up.
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COACHING LOW INCIDENCE
With an appointment, an AAC Specialist can conduct a Communication Access Plan with your Low Incidence student’s team.
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