Overcoming Barriers to Personal Independence
Communication is vital for personal independence and when supports are required the Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology Center at the Lakeview School is ready to assist! Leading-edge communication devices are put to use at the Center to help students overcome challenges associated with speech and language deficits.
Established in 1982 as the first of its kind in New Jersey, the Center provides expert assessment as well as assistance and guidance in navigating third party payment systems, such as medical insurances and government benefits.
Services
- Assessment with the most current, state-of-the-art augmentative technologies including
eye gaze (ie: Tobii Dynavox), tablet devices and
speech recognition software
- Consultations for appropriate augmentative
communication devices and assistive
technology systems
- Ongoing training and support for families
and professional staff
- Resource center for professionals, families and
school districts
- Software and technology to support
academic performance and life skills
- Assessment of methods of access for
computers and software
- Practical applications of assistive technology
- In-house inventory of augmentative devices, equipment and technological supports surpassing $500,000.00 in value
Supports
- Assistance and advocacy for third party
funding for equipment
- Equipment loans for trial and evaluation
- Consultations with physician consultants on
procurement of appropriate equipment
Benefits
- Expand educational opportunities
- Improve functional capabilities
- Increase communication skills and
expressive abilities
- Enhance academic skills
- Improve quality of life and social interaction
Augmentative Communication
Equipment Lending Program
The first of its kind in New Jersey! This program provides opportunities to borrow a wide variety of communication systems.
Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology Specialists Hold:
- American Speech-Language & Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology
- Advanced certification through Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America as Assistive Technology Professionals (ATP)
- NJ State Licensure in Speech Language Pathologist
- NJ Department of Education Certifications
as Speech and Language Specialists
