Assistive Technology Newsletter
Saginaw ISD
April 2024
April is Autism Acceptance Month!
April is Autism Acceptance Month so let's celebrate neurodiversity with some amazing sales on AAC and special education assistive technology applications! Below are links to a flyer and a screen reader friendly flyer with all the information you need for the sales.
Apps Beneficial for Students with Autism
Visual Schedule and Calendar App: Choiceworks
Apps for Visual Supports
Canva AI Image Generator
AAC Application of the Month
Accessibility Features of the Month
Apple Live Speech and Personal Voice
iPhone and iPad
Android Live Transcribe
AI Tool of the Month
Magic School AI
Assistive Technology Around the County
Saginaw ISD Millet Learning Center
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), Anna Marietta, worked diligently to get Millet Learning Center student Dalvon Woods, a speech generating device. She worked through two insurance appeals never giving up to get Dalvon his voice. He and Mom were obviously extremely excited and thankful! Saginaw ISD and Millet Learning Center are lucky to have such a dedicated SLP advocating for her students!
Swan Valley School District
Ashley Burgoyne, Speech and Language Pathologist in Swan Valley School District, has worked very hard to get six students in the early childhood special education preschool class speech generating devices covered by their insurance. Six students is over half the class that she has been ale to give them a voice and the gift of communication! Saginaw ISD and Swan Valley are so very lucky to have such a dedicated SLP!