Assistive Technology Resource Center
Chicago Public Schools
What is the Assistive Technology Resource Center?
We provide consultations, evaluations, devices, and training for students with disabilities and their teams on a referral basis as part of the IEP process. We help students access their curriculum when they cannot use traditional tools. We may provide access to devices and tools that are not available at the school level or provide training for teams on using the tools they already have.
Click the buttons below for more information on our services and procedures:
AT and Static AAC Devices:
Complete the ATRC Incident Report (if broken or needing repair).
Pack all the student’s equipment including chargers and/or accessories in a box.
Use the ATRC Return Label to label the box. One half of the form should be placed in the box and the other half on top of the box.
Complete page 2 of the label titled: Warehouse Services Request Form to arrange for the equipment to be picked up from your school.
Scan and email your Warehouse Services Request to warehouseservices@cps.edu
AAC Dynamic Devices:
Pack all the student’s equipment including chargers and/or accessories in a box. Fill out an Incident Report if the device is damaged.
Use the ATRC Return Label to label the box. One half of the form should be placed in the box and the other half on top of the box.
Complete page 2 of the label titled: Warehouse Services Request Form to arrange for the equipment to be picked up from your school.
Scan and email your Warehouse Services Request to warehouseservices@cps.edu
Transfer Devices Between Schools:
Confirm that you have correctly identified the new CPS school that the student will be attending.
Pack all the student’s equipment, including the charger and/or accessories, in a box.
Complete the School to School Transfer label.
Place the right half of the label on the box with the shipping location. Place the other half of the label inside the box, and all relevant information and/or case notes that will support continued implementation at the next school.
Ship it to the new school via the CPS Warehouse Services.
AT and AAC Tips Google Groups:
Join one or more of our Assistive Technology Tip Tuesday groups. Members of the AT Tip Group will get weekly email updates and tips on using assistive technology to access the curriculum. Members of the AAC Tips Group will get email updates and tips on using AAC to access communication. (For District staff only)
Assistive Technology Spotlight Nominations!
Each month, the ATRC would like to spotlight someone doing a great job implementing or using AT or AAC within CPS. Please nominate a colleague (or yourself - it is highly encouraged to toot your own horn!) for our monthly shout-out.
ATRC would like to Spotlight:
Amanda the SLP @McPherson School