Informational Brochures for PSD Students and Families
Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication
The Poudre School District Statewide Assistive Technology, Augmentative, and Alternative Communication (SWAAAC) team provides assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication support for students, parents, and school teams. In collaboration with school-based teams, SWAAAC team members provide assistance with:
- Assessing students' assistive technology and/or augmentative/alternative communication needs
- Accessing assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication equipment and software
- Training staff, families, and students
- Decision-making with regards to assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication systems and supports
Referrals to the SWAAAC team are generated by school teams based on student needs. Students typically referred to SWAAAC may have challenges related to:
- Difficulties producing work
- Understanding written information
- Verbal communication
- Physically interacting with their environment
- Effectively participating as a student
PSD SWAAAC Specialists
Kerry Alexander, MS, CCC-SLP | kerrya@psdschools.org | office: 970.490.3067; cell: 970.556.5658
Trish Atherly, MS, OTR/L | patherly@psdschools.org | office: 970.490.3066; cell: 970.290.1297
Jill Ayars, MA, CCC-SLP | jiayars@psdschools.org | office: 970.490.3076
Elizabeth Crawford, MS, OTR/L | ecrawford@psdschools.org | office: 970.490.3068; cell: 970.646.2981
For more information about this state-wide resource, visit the SWAAAC website.