Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology 

O'Keeffe Middle School  Room 222

510 south Thornton Avenue

Madison, WI 53703

608-204-3231

Within MMSD, Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment or device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with a disability.

The need for Assistive Technology can be considered at an IEP meeting after the PLOP has been written and appropriate goals/objectives have been developed.

In the Madison Metropolitan School District, best practices would include using curricular strategies/modifications, or adaptive teaching techniques to meet the needs of the student.  If this is not successful, then staff should look at adaptations, modifications and/or accommodations which enable a student to participate in their educational program (low tech).  There may be the need to explore mid-tech or high tech equipment; however, this would require  following the district's procedures for supplying supporting documentation and assessment data.

Madison Metropolitan School District Assistive Technology Parent Brochure

For additional information regarding Assistive Technology please visit

 the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative website at: http://www.wati.org  

Madison Metropolitan School District Staff can locate

Assistive Technology resources at:  http://dww.madison.k12.wi.us/

We have had  visits since December 5, 2005.