Empowering Access
Through the Use of
Assistive Technology
Speech
to
Text
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AAC
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Eye
Gaze
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Switch
Access
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Apps
✶
Keyboard
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Alternative
Pencils
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iPhone & iPad
Accessibility Features
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Chrome Extensions
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Emergent
Literacy
Instruction
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Speech to Text ✶ AAC ✶ Eye Gaze ✶ Switch Access ✶ Apps ✶ Keyboard ✶ Alternative Pencils ✶ iPhone & iPad Accessibility Features ✶ Chrome Extensions ✶ Emergent Literacy Instruction ✶
My story
When I was in kindergarten, I met my best friend, Justin. Justin wore a lanyard around his neck with a wallet of pictures attached to it. He also created his own sign language. Those were just two of the many ways he communicated. My favorite way he communicated was when he put his arm around my shoulder. As we grew up together, Justin used a high tech AAC device to communicate. Justin taught me how people with disabilities can break down barriers through the power of friendship, inclusion and assistive technology. He inspired me to teach others how to be autonomous, and independent.
My services
“My greatest strength includes looking at the strengths and needs of students and finding the instructional strategy and/or tool for them to access the task demand.”
Evaluations
Assistive Technology evaluations including AAC, alternative access methods (e.g. switches, eye gaze, head mouse), alternative pencils.
Instruction
Literacy instruction using the principles from the book, Comprehensive Literacy For All.
Tutoring
Lessons evolve as you do. No lesson will be the same, and my teaching methods change as your goals grow.
Coaching
Coaching and training for families and professionals.
Speaking
Speaking engagements available for scheduled events and group discussions.
About me
I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Special Education in 2014. I taught autistic students in fourth through seventh grades that received a continuum of support across different educational environments. In 2017, I received my graduate certificate in Assistive Technology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and became a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) through RESNA. Since, I have been an Assistive Technology Facilitator serving students in preschool through eighth grade. I present nationally at conferences and am actively involved in numerous professional learning networks.
ERIN
ROSS
Assistive Tech Facilitator
