ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS | SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER

Offers Assistive Technology Assessments for students with physical, orthopedic, communication, or learning disabilities who attend local district schools. Either individual assessments or a combination of assessments are provided. Alternative Augmentative Communication Evaluations are provided by speech language pathologists who determine the most appropriate communication method for the student. During the evaluation, the speech language pathologist identifies one or more appropriate devices that might be used. Technology Access Evaluations are provided by occupational and/or physical therapists working collaboratively with a special education teacher. The evaluation states the student's cognitive ability, readiness for computer use, and provides recommendations for the purchase of equipment and for the initial training of staff in its use. Call for more detailed information.

Physical Address

2850 North Jerusalem Road, Wantagh, NY 11793

Hours

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Voice

516-396-2287

Other - Susan McNulty, Assistant to the Superintendent

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516-396-2930

Main

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516-396-2600

Main

Fax

516-396-2977

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Agency info

NASSAU BOCES DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Is the premier provider of special education services in the region, delivering individualized instruction to over 1,800 students at 10 Nassau BOCES special education schools throughout the county. Diversified special education programs to prepare students with moderate or severe learning, emotional, behavioral, physical, vision, hearing, developmental, and all other disability categories for college and career readiness, adult services and supported employment are offered in a caring, supportive, student centered environment that empowers every student to reach their maximum potential.