Assistive Technology Archives - Parents Helping Parents
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1400 Parkmoor Ave, #100, San Jose, CA 95126
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    Parents Helping Parents will empower you at every stage of your child’s life, from birth through adulthood. Together, we will create a plan that will help you, your child, and your entire family thrive!

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    • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
    • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
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  • About
  • Mission & Vision
  • Strategic Goals 2021-2024
  • Annual Report
  • Board of Directors/Management Staff
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

  • Contact
  • San Jose 408-727-5775 or CA toll free 855-727-5775
  • San Jose email - info@php.com
  • San Jose 408-286-1116
  • Gilroy 408-727-5775 or CA toll free 855-727-5775
  • Gilroy email - gilroy@php.com

E-Learning

Our E-Learning Library has 300 videos and podcasts offering critical information on special needs topics for access when you need them…Anytime, Anywhere. Check back often as new content is added frequently!

  • E-Learning
  • RECENTLY ADDED
  • About PHP
  • Adult Topics (ages 16+)
  • Assistive Technology
  • Behavior
  • Coping & Support for Families
  • COVID-19 Resources for Families
  • Disability Specific Information
  • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
  • Financial Planning
  • Person Centered Planning
  • Podcast
  • Public Benefits
  • Regional Center
  • Special Education – Your Child & School
  • Therapies
  • Transition to Adulthood

Get Info

Parents Helping Parents will empower you at every stage of your child’s life, from birth through adulthood. Together, we will create a plan that will help you, your child, and your entire family thrive!

  • Get Info
  • Early Childhood (ages 0-5)
  • Youth and Teens (ages 6-17)
  • Adults (ages 18+)
  • New! CONNECTIONS CALIFORNIA | Transition to Adulthood
  • E-Packet Information Library
  • Community & Family Services (all ages)
  • Special Education (ages 0-22)
  • Assistive Technology: iTECH Center

Get Support

It’s important to know that you are not alone on your journey! Explore the many ways we offer to connect you to information and to other people on a similar path.

  • Get Support
  • Connect with Staff for Guidance and Support
  • Parent Partner Program | Supporting Families with Children Ages 0-5
  • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
  • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
  • Support Groups and Special Interest Meetings

Get Involved

Become an active participant in the community of special needs families. It takes a village to raise any child!

  • Get Involved
  • Donate to PHP
  • Subscribe to PHP eNews and Social Media
  • Work for Parents Helping Parents
  • Volunteer
  • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
  • PHP Partnerships

Calendar

Browse events for families and/or individuals with special needs. If you need accommodations to participate in training at Parents Helping Parents, we request 10 days to make arrangements.

  • Calendar
  • PHP Events
  • All Events
  • Community Events
  • Submit Event

Directory

Search 2400 non-profits, individuals, companies, government agencies, etc. that describe themselves as offering services to the Bay Area special needs community. *Please remember that you are the best judge of which to select for your family.

  • Directory
  • Search the Directory
  • Submit Resource

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    • Assistive Technology in the IEP
    • College Bound Students
    • How to Pick Assistive Technology
    • K-12 AT Tools
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Assistive Technology Tools for College-Bound Students with Learning Differences

Learn about options as we explore the array of tools for college-bound students whose success can be supported by assistive technology!

Inclusive Early Learning Tools

Find out about Universal Design for Learning, and see some simple, inexpensive tools that can help create a more universally designed setting for 0-5-yr-old

Teen Tech Tip: Google Calendars and ADHD

This video is about some appropriate tools to help with ADHD for teens and young adults, featuring some elements of Google Calendars.

Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities

An array of assistive technology is available to help your child who learns differently. Learn how to discuss it with school teams during the IEP process.

Assistive Technology Resources for College Readiness

A resource guide for students and parents to learn about AT tools for college success and beyond.

Bridging the Communication Gap: AAC for “Late Talkers”

Short video about Augmentative or Alternative Communication tools (AAC) for young children 0-5. It explains how these simple, easy to use tools can help bridge ...

Google Accessibility Tools for all Learners

Learn about Google's built-in Accessibility Tools for students who learn and think differently.

Helpful iPad Settings

This short video shows some very helpful built-in iPad settings and features in iOS 13 that parents of all young children should be aware of.

What is AAC ?

This short video explains for families what AAC is, and how to find out more information about it.

Choosing the Right AAC

By Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative
This 26 minute video provides information on how to choose the right AAC device for your needs.

AAC Assessment: The First Step in the Funding Process

This video explains briefly what an AAC assessment, and what elements it should contain, so that families can know if they have a quality assessment for their l...

Augmentative Alternative Communication Bill of Rights

By Communication Technology Education Center
In this 4 minute video, one can learn the Bill of Rights for AAC. This video was created by the Communication Technology Education Center (CTEC). CTEC strives t...

Multi-Message Communication Switches

This video is about Multi-Message Communication Switches, and different ways they can be used.

All About Switches

A brief introduction to switches.

Helpful Communication websites

Here are two great websites that has a lot of great free resources you can download and print to use with individuals with communication difficulties. www.setbc...

Ordering food using a simple communication tool.

In this video, you can see how its very easy for those who don't speak to order food/drink using a simple communication tool.

Assistive Technology in the IEP – part 1 of 4

This is the first chapter in a series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an Indiv...

Assistive Technology in the IEP – part 2 of 4

This is the second chapter in a video series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into a...

Assistive Technology in the IEP – part 3 of 4

This is the third part in a video series created by staff at Parents Helping Parents, which provides information on how to write Assistive Technology into an In...

Assistive Technology in the IEP – part 4 of 4

In this final video, learn additional tips on where to document the assistive technology in the IEP, and implementation tips.

Great Reading Apps for Kids

By Understood.org
In this 3 minute video, you will get some recommendations on great reading apps for kids.

As They See It: Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities

By Bookshare
In this video, students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities share their excitement about books, the Bookshare accessible library, and the ways that as...

Actress Wendy Davis on ADHD Tools and Executive Functioning Strategies

By Understood.org
In this video, you will hear actress Wendy Davis of Lifetime’s Army Wives discuss the executive functioning strategies she and her daughter use to help stay o...

Engaging Students With Learning Differences Early On

By PBS News Hour
Betty Ann Bowser visited an elementary school that practices early intervention -- engaging students with technology and art to improve their chances of earning...

K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science

By Ottawa Network for Education
This videos shows students and teachers options for using assistive technology for Math and Science assignments. This video was created by Ottawa Network for Ed...

Tips for Kids with Learning Difficulties

By Common Sense Media
In this video, you will learn how to pick tech products to help your learning challenged kid excel.

K-12 AT Tools for Writing

By Ottawa Network for Education
In this 3 1/2 minute video, Assistive technology software programs in combination with learning strategies are great writing tools for students.

How tech can help your student with learning disabilities

By GreatSchools.org
In this 2 minute video, Author and activist Ben Foss sheds light on how assistive technologies can make all the difference in how a child does in school.

Introduction to Assistive Technology for Young Learners

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This set of videos introduces early childhood professionals to technology and how it can be used to help children ages birth to 5 with disabilities learn and gr...
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Assistive Technology Archives - Parents Helping Parents

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    • About PHP
    • Adult Topics (ages 16+)
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Health Care
      • Life Planning
      • Living Options
      • Other Information about Adult Issues/Services
      • Public Benefits
      • Safety
      • Sexuality
      • Transition to Adulthood
    • Assistive Technology
      • Assistive Technology in the IEP
      • AT for College Bound Students
      • How to Pick Assistive Technology
      • K-12 AT Tools
      • Other information about AT
    • Behavior
      • ADHD
      • School Related Behavior and Discipline
      • Safety
      • Sexuality
      • Trauma
    • Coping & Support for Families
      • Inspiration for All
      • Inspiration for Parents/Caregivers
      • Self-Care
    • COVID-19 Resources for Families
    • Disability Specific Information
      • ADHD
      • Autism
      • Learning Disabilities
    • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
      • Get an Early Start Video Series
    • Financial Planning
    • Person Centered Planning
    • Podcast
    • Public Benefits
      • Equity
      • In Home Supportive Services
      • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Regional Center
    • Special Education – Your Child & School
      • Assessments
      • College Planning
      • Dispute Resolution
      • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
      • Learning Disabilities
      • Other School-Related Information
      • Planning for Transition to Adulthood
      • School Related Behavior and Discipline
    • Therapies
    • Transition to Adulthood
  • Get Info
    • Early Childhood (ages 0-5)
    • Youth and Teens (ages 6-17)
    • Adults (ages 18+)
    • New! CONNECTIONS CALIFORNIA | Transition to Adulthood
    • E-Packet Information Library
    • Community & Family Services (all ages)
    • Special Education (ages 0-22)
    • Assistive Technology: iTECH Center
  • Get Support
    • Connect with Staff for Guidance and Support
    • Parent Partner Program | Supporting Families with Children Ages 0-5
    • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
    • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
    • Support Groups and Special Interest Meetings
  • Get Involved
    • Donate to PHP
    • Subscribe to PHP eNews and Social Media
    • Work for Parents Helping Parents
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer at PHP
      • Volunteer for The BFF Project
      • Become a Parent Partner
    • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
    • PHP Partnerships
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    • Community Events
    • Submit Event
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