This PowerPoint was designed by Trudy Robinson and is a virtual tour of ICAT.

Control a full windows based computer with the blink of an eye! This state of the art device – now available at ICAT – has cameras that track eye-movement making it possible to communicate, surf the web, make phone calls and much more using only the movement of your eyes.

Don’t miss our online Bookshare orientation session:
March 17, 2010

About the Webinar

Do you struggle trying to get accessible textbooks and other reading materials to your students with print disabilities? Do you know that Bookshare has a library of over 60,000 books? Do you know that students who have print disabilities are eligible for free services from Bookshare? Do you know who might be able to take advantage of this? This webinar will answer these questions and show you how you can get accessible textbooks by setting up an account with Bookshare and downloading the books you need.

Starting March 22 ICAT will have a 3 week display in the Garden City Library. The display will focus on reading and writing devices for people of all ages. Be sure to check out the display and contact us to try the devices out yourself.

is seeking youth applicants for Idaho Youth Leadership Forum – a week-long leadership, citizenship and career development program for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities. Students gain information about disability history, self-advocacy and resources related to assistive technology, community support, career development and civil rights. Activities include job shadow experiences, meeting with local, state and federal policymakers, and social activities. Each delegate develops a personal leadership plan for their future.
Selected students serve as delegates from their communities at the five-day conference held on the Boise State University campus. Each student’s needs are met with support staff and accommodations to ensure full participation. All expenses, including travel, are paid – there is no cost to students. YLF will be held June 22 – 26, 2010. The forum is sponsored by the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Education and community partners.
Applications are available on-line at the DD Council website and the Idaho Training Clearinghouse. The deadline for applications is March 19, 2010. For more information contact Tracy Warren at 208-334-2178 or 1-800-544-2433.

BREAKING NEWS
ICAT members will soon be able to search for and check out items online. We are working diligently to upload our inventory to www.idaho.at4all.com – the one-stop shop for assistive technology in Idaho.

ICAT is pleased to announce

Starting December 2009 all Idaho school districts have unlimited access to our Assistive Technology lending library. This dramatic step toward furthering access to AT devices for students was made possible by funding through the Idaho State Department of Education allocated to ICAT by the Idaho Assistive Technology Project.

Information on how to access our library can be found here.

Do you struggle trying to get accessible textbooks and other reading materials to your students with print disabilities? Find your solution with Bookshare.

Bookshare offers:

1. Free membership to students
2. Teachers, students, or parents can download books and periodicals instantly
3. Free text-reader software available from Bookshare for independent reading

ICAT is a Bookshare partner and will assist you in the registration process and get you the books you need in the best format for your child or student.  Please contact us today about this exciting program!

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More Information

The Tools for Life: Secondary Transition and Technology Fair will be returning to Boise March 1 & 2, 2010. Tools for Life is for anyone who has an interest in supporting individuals with disabilities as they transition from school to life. This includes secondary educators, post-secondary educators, special educators, therapists, counselors, service providers, job developers, other rehabilitation specialists, and especially high school students with disabilities and their families. To register download the Registration/ Stipend/ Liability Waiver form.  Would you like to present or have an exhibit table at the Fair?  See the Call for Presenters and Exhibit Registration Form.  Read more about the Keynote Speakers and Fair.  For more information visit the Idaho Assistive Technology Project.