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= = = = = = = = = = =Welcome to my Wiki! This is not an exclusive list as Apps change almost daily. I haven't yet reviewed them all, so don't blame me if they are not good. As a member of the Assistive Technology Department, I just wanted to give you a place where you can see available Apps in your area of expertise. Enjoy and I hope this helps.=

http://mad4ipad.wikispaces.com/

__“An educator affects eternity; he /she can never tell where their influence stops.”__
When I first looked at the quote, I immediately thought about milestones. Assistive Technology works with students, in and out of district, through many disability spectrums. Milestones, as we know it, are sometimes very difficult to monitor and achieve through AT.

Rose Kennedy once said “Life isn't a matter of milestones but of moments”.That’s it! Assistive Technology is about moments.


 * The moment a student smiles because they learned how to use their technology device with an eye-gaze or a switch
 * The moment when a student is able to organize their thoughts using a graphic organizer
 * The moment when a student can dictate text to their technology device and it types every word
 * The moment a student can enjoy listening to a story or textbook on their technology device

Our job is to help students achieve those moments while guiding them toward their curricular milestones.

We are always searching and exploring new technologies, programs and devices to stay current. The iPad has become not only a great AT resource, but the future of our students and educators.

We provide all educators, in and out of district, professional development training through the Bergen ETTC – Educational Technology Training Center in many areas including AT. The educators that come through our ETTC have their moments as well. We have waiting lists for many of our workshops because of our content and professionalism.

All in all, AT strives for its moments: ones that last an eternity - influenced forever.

Visit us at [|www.bergen.org/ettc] for more information about our workshops.

Mark A. DeBenedictis
Bergen County Special Services School District - Adaptive Computer Specialist - Assistive Technology Department Bergen County ETTC - Professional Development Trainer 201-343-6000 x 6513 mardeb@bergen.org