Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities

Oklahoma ABLE Tech Assistive Technology Program for the State of Oklahoma
“Providing hands-on technology for children with special needs”
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What is “assistive technology?”

Assistive technology (AT) is any device that helps someone do daily activities more easily and independently. AT services help children, their families, and service providers find and use assistive devices that fit each child’s individual needs. Some devices are simple and others more complex, but all are chosen to help the child play, communicate and learn more easily.

Assistive technology devices include:

Special toys
Cognitive and learning aids
Communication aids
Computer access
Feeding aids
Listening devices
Mobility aids
Seating and standing aids
Visual aids

How can assistive technology help a very young child with special needs?

Young children with disabilities may have a hard time doing everyday activities. Assistive technology can provide exciting devices especially for children, to help them learn and develop.

With assistive technology, children with special needs have the chance to:

See and hear better
Be mobile and play
Learn and communicate
Participate in everyday activities
Be more independent at meal time

How do I learn more about assistive technology equipment and services?

Oklahoma ABLE Tech and its statewide partners offer the following assistive technology services and programs for infants and toddlers:

Information and referral
Equipment demonstration
Short-term equipment loans
Low interest bank loans for AT
Equipment recycle/exchange
Training workshops and presentations
SoonerStart Early Intervention Program AT Kits

Worried about costs?

Additional information, including funding resources, is available through Oklahoma ABLE Tech. 

Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Oklahoma State University
Seretean Wellness Center
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078
Info-line: 1-888-885-5588
http://okabletech.okstate.edu

This program is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the U.S. Department of Education, Grant #H224A50007. This publication does not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of RSA/ED, and no official endorsement of the material should be inferred.