The explosion of applications for mobile media devices (including the iTouch/Pad), has created a lot of excitement in the AT, AAC, and education communities. The way we are interacting with technology is changing – clinicians and parents are seeking it out, modifying it, and even creating applications. The lure of popular technology has caused many clinicians to no longer reply on dedicated AT tools-yet navigating the ever-growing maze of applications poses new challenges and responsibilities. We need to stay informed, be critical in our assessment of the avail-able tools and be creative in the manner we apply them.
What is WPAC? In Massachusetts, each town is required by law to have a Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC is an independent organization of parents and caregivers of children in Wellesley working together to enhance the education of Wellesley Public School stu-dents who have different learning styles, strengths, abilities, and opportunities. We ensure the school system most effectively meets the needs of children requiring special educational, medical and therapeutic services, as well as those children who learn differently.
