FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
JIM HORNE
Commissioner of Education
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
Members
LINDA J. EADS, ED.D.
CHARLES PATRICK GARCÍA
JULIA L. JOHNSON
WILLIAM L. PROCTOR, PH.D.
LINDA K. TAYLOR
CONTACT PERSON
NAME:
Karen Morris
PHONE:
850-245-0478
SUNCOM:
205-0478
E- MAIL:
Karen.Morris@fldoe.org
DPS: 05-002
MEMORANDUM
TO:
District School Superintendents
FROM:
Jim Warford
DATE:
July 7, 2004
SUBJECT: Technology for Students with Disabilities
When allocating your technology funds this year, it is important to consider technology for
students with disabilities. Through the use of appropriate assistive and instructional technology,
all students with disabilities can have access to the curriculum provided by the district’s
instructional personnel.
The following professionals can help you make decisions regarding the appropriate technology
for exceptional student education:
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the local assistive technology specialist (LATS) appointed by the administrator of
exceptional student education
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the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) technology specialist at the
district’s FDLRS Associate Center (see the attached contact information)
JIM WARFORD
K – 12 Chancellor
325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
District School Superintendents
July 7, 2004
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the regional technology center lab manager at the district’s regional Assistive Technology
Educational Network (ATEN) Lab (see the attached contact information)
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an assistive technology specialist from the ATEN Coordinating Unit at (800) 328-3678.
These professionals can answer questions about appropriate technology, provide training on
specific technology, and provide technical assistance to school personnel. In addition, the ATEN
Coordinating Unit can loan equipment to a local assistive technology specialist for assessment
and trials with individual students. Please make use of these resources when making decisions
about technology for students with special needs.
For additional information about these and other assistive technology resources, contact Dr.
Karen Morris, Program Specialist for Exceptional Student Education Technology, Florida
Department of Education, at (850) 245-0478 or Suncom 205-0478 or by electronic mail at
Karen.Morris@fldoe.org.
JW/kmm
Attachment
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Exceptional Student Education Directors
FDLRS Associate Specialized Center Managers
District Technology Contacts
State Advisory Committee for the Education of Exceptional Students
Regional Technology ATEN Centers
