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Summer Institute 2012

June 6-8, 2012
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LATI REORGANIZATION
South River Region

July 2012
            Beginning July 1, 2012,  the eight existing  LATI regional AT centers will operate as seven centers. Those districts currently located under the Region 1 designation (Orleans, RSD-Orleans, PPSB, JPPSS, St. Bernard and St. Charles) will be joined by St. Tammany, Ascension, St. James,  and St. John parishes to comprise the new LATI South River Region. The South River Region will be administered by the Ascension Parish School Board under Special Education Director Susan Vaughn and AT Facilitators Sharon Edwards and Kristie Stapler.  Actual physical relocation of the existing Region 1 AT Center in Belle Chasse, LA will be completed prior to the end of June 2012.  Please contact Katherine C. Shea, Region 1 AT Facilitator, if you have questions and/or comments.
504-595-6071 or kshea@ppsb.org.




Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative

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The mission of the Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative (LATI) is to provide leadership and support to local education agencies and families in the development and implementation of assistive technology services that will have meaningful application for the educational, social, recreational, vocational, and developmental experiences of students with disabilities.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)

IDEA mandates that school systems address assistive technology when it is required as part of a student’s special education services, related services, or supplementary aids and services. IDEA defines assistive technology as a device and a service.

Disclaimer

The  Assistive Technology Center for Region 1 is a project funded by the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance. Reference in this web site to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the Louisiana DOE. The Louisiana DOE is not responsible for the contents of any "off-site" web page referenced from this site.

What is assistive technology?

Device:
any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability

Service: any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes evaluation, purchasing, selecting, maintaining, coordinating, training, and technical assistance.

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