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Resource Crosswalk



The resources presented in this Crosswalk lend support to state partners, including the state agencies, state support teams, and educational services centers by providing professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, and implementation supports.

Explore the Crosswalk by selecting the content areas on the left navigation below and then select the resources appearing to the right to learn more.


Tiered Support

The following resources lend support to addressing the (academic and behavioral) needs of all students through a tiered framework.

Description Type Length Certificate

AEM an All Access Path to Success

Short instructional video about accessible educational materials and assistive technology tools to support student access and participation. The video discusses the use of AEM by students with differing abilities and throughout the lifespan.

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AEM Request Web Portal

Web based access to place requests for accessible educational materials through the AT&AEM Center. This also include items in FQ Clearinghouse such as VI AT devices, large print and braille books for long-term loan to support students with low vision and blindness.

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AEM Request Web Portal Instructional Video

Instructional Video to support LEAS in completing an AEM request through the AT&AEM Center Request Portal.

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Areas of AT

This video introduces a variety of AT devices and service categorized by areas of learning and physical access.

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ASD and Assistive Technology Video Collection

A series of videos about supporting people with ASD with assistive technologies. Specific topics addressed include: social, organizational, literacy, and writing.

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Assistive Technology Internet Modules (ATIM)

ATIM include 58 interactive learning modules on topics related to AT including but not limited to resources about, assessment, implementation, transition, and AT for specific curricular areas and areas of independent living.

Module This resourse is medium-short This resource does have a certificate

AT&AEM Census Instructional Video

Instructional Video to support Ohio LEAs in completing the annual Federal Quota(FQ) Census through the AT&AEM Center FQ Census Portal.

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AT&AEM Center Virtual Overview

Tour the AT&AEM Center website including, ATIM, SIFTS, and Federal Quota.

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AT&AEM Federal Quota Video

Short Instructional video about the history, intent and processes related to the FQ services in Ohio.

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AT&AEM OCALICONLINE Federal Quota Video

Annual Instructional video about FQ registration and any new processes for the current census year (2022).

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AT Assessment

Resources for identifying AT tools, the need for AEM, AAC assessment, AT user satisfaction, and feature-matching for mobile devices and apps.

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AT Assessment Collection

A collection of AT assessments available for short term loan through the OCALI lending library.

Assessment/Test

AT Consideration Video

Animated PPT to assist educational professionals and IEP team members in considering and determining student needs for AT.

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AT Devices

The OCALI AT Lending Library contains a wide range of assistive technology devices, AT kits, and FM/DM systems and that can be borrowed by Ohio school districts and other agencies who support persons with disabilities to assist in the AT assessment process by providing hands-on trials to determine appropriate AT features needed for a student.

Library Collection

AT Domains

Overview of the various areas of AT and examples for each.

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AT Funding: Who Will Pay?

An interactive tool to provide information about and help determine appropriate funding sources for AT.

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AT Implementation

Links to resources for AT implementation.

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AT Resource Guide

Overview of AT assessment and implementation including a school district‘s legal responsibility to provide AT. (Under revision)

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BEST - Braille Transcriber Certification Mentoring

The National Federation of the Blind offers a course in literary braille transcribing to teach transcription of print materials into braille. For those who would like to pursue becoming a Certified Braille Transcriber, a BEST Grant Braille Literary Consultant is available to mentor and answer questions as you work through the NLS lessons.

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BEST Local Braille Production Centers Application Process

Each year three districts/agencies are chosen to receive a braille production through the BEST grant. Learn about how to apply for a local braille production center and view an interactive map of the braille production centers already in Ohio schools.

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BEST On-Demand Tips and Tricks

On-demand video sessions were created to support educators who need immediate assistance related to braille software and technologies, braille math or creating accessible educational materials. The on-demand videos are typically short (5-15 minutes each) and provide quick and immediate answers.

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BEST TA Request Portal

An online portal to submit questions to the BEST Technical Assistance (TA) Consultants any time of day. Braille Technology and Literacy Consultant experts will be in touch with you by email or phone. Common inquiries include braille transcribing, braille production, support with braille equipment, or certification questions.

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BEST Trainings

Training sessions focused on braille literacy, braille instruction, braille materials, and braille technology for educators who serve students who are blind and visually impaired in school districts. All trainings are free as well as training materials and software provided to participants and their districts.

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Braille and Large Print Books

A collection of early reader and tradebooks created in contracted or uncontracted braille, as well as large print tradebooks for check out on short term loan through the OCALI Lending Library.

Books/Book Study

Braille Ohio State Practice Tests

A collection of braille Ohio State Practice Tests are available through the OCALI Lending Library. Each test set includes the Unified English Braille version and student reference guides. All mathematics and science tests are transcribed using Nemeth Code in the UEB context.

Assessment/Test

District-wide AT Planning: A View from 40,000 Feet

Video presentation about planning AT services and support using a district-wide approach and the support of an AT facilitator.

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Express Yourself: Accessing the Visual Arts Video Collection

Explore adaptions, modifications, and assistive technology supports for accessing the visual arts. This 2-part series addresses adapting and modifying tools, surfaces, mediums, and processes to match student specific needs in the area of art.

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FQ Census Registration Portal

Webportal for the Federal Quota (FQ) annual registration of blind students in Ohio.

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Here to Help - Video Collection

Various short videos in area of AT and AEM to help support remote learning needs.

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Inclusive Coding

On-Demand video presentation about ways to provide coding opportunities for all students.

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InspirEd AT&AEM

Four on-demand videos on various topics from the AT&AEM Center.

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Isabella Needs AT

This video introduces viewers to AT and takes them through an Individualized Education Program meeting during which AT is considered. (Available in Spanish)

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LEGO Braille Bricks

Distribution of free Lego Braille Bricks to qualifying teachers of the blind for the purpose of supporting braille literacy.

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Overview of AT

An animated one minute overview of AT addressing the who, what, when, where, and why of AT use.

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SIFTS

Web-based survey tool developed to support decision-making teams who need assistance matching a person‘s needs and strengths to AT features.

Online Tool This resourse is medium-long