SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Meeting Notes Date: October 8, 2004

Members present : Darcy Fusch, Sue Thomas, John Glenn, Diane Delahunty, Pat Contor, Ken Russell, Karen Tracy

Topic : Introduction of new member – Ken Russell from Library, Media, & Technology

Summary : Sue Thomas summarized the role of the Assistive Technology Committee

Next Steps : Carol will provide Ken with the meeting schedule

Topic : Assistive Technology Committee Budget

Summary : FM systems budget now charged to the D/HH program

Next Steps

Topic : Vantage Communication device

Summary : Equipment is working well. 3 year warranty has been purchased.

Next Steps : Carol will investigate getting the voice changed

Topic : Student (E.A.) referral for an augmentative communication assessment from CWU. No cost to committee.

Summary : Approved by committee

Next Steps: Kulshan will arrange

Topic : Gemini   

Summary :

Next Steps : Carol will show Ken Russell how it works.

Topic : Vendor catalogs

Summary : Committee members would like copies of several of the most used catalogs.

Next Steps: Carol will order catalogs, i.e. Prentke Romich, and will check with Diane Delahunty for name of the catalog she recommends

Topic : Wynn Wizard at Sehome   

Summary : After problems with installation, it's been easy to use and student is using it successfully.

Next Steps:

Topic : Committee member binders

Summary :

Next Steps: Carol will order binders for committee

Topic : Do-It Summer program for MP and MJ

Summary :

Next Steps: Sue Thomas will find out how it went.

Topic : Dragon Naturally Speaking Spring 2004 BHS training

Summary : Are students using it? Is an upgrade needed?

Next Steps: Sue will investigate

Topic : Assessment of KF

Summary : Dragon Naturally Speaking has been used in the past. John proposes using Carl Cozier student computer used by ZB.

Next Steps: John Glenn and Cindy Pearson will assess. Carol will arrange purchase of Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional Solutions and Dragon Naturally Speaking 7.3 Preferred.

Topic : Assessment of CT student     

Summary :

Next Steps: John will assess

Topic : Franklin Speller Special Edition for KF     

Summary : $450

Next Steps: John will investigate

Topic : Spring 2004 decision to purchase Intellikeys for Sehome Lifeskills   

Summary : Wasn't purchased Spring 2004

Next Steps: Carol will arrange purchase

Topic : Type to Learn 3 and Type to Learn Jr purchase of network licenses

Summary :

Next Steps: Sue will submit proposals to Nancy Messmer and John Getchell

Topic : Silver Beach general ed teacher wants to borrow and Intellikeys for a short time

Summary :

Next Steps : If one is available, Carol will get it to him.