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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 70
April 25, 1997 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Richard T. La Pointe Superintendent of Public Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Distribution of Funds for Assistive Technology |
The Virginia Department of Education will distribute funds for
assistive technology equipment. All local school divisions
may apply for funds, up to $1,500.00, for the purchase of
equipment or software to assist students with disabilities.
Important note for all applicants: without exception, all
equipment and software must be purchased no later than
September 30, 1997.
Technical assistance may be obtained from the Department of
Education (DOE), the Training and Technical Assistance Centers
(T/TAC), the Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS), the
Virginia Department of Visually Handicapped (VDVH), the
Virginia Department for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH), or
the Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind (VSDB). For
further information about receiving assistance, please call
the T/TAC, VATS, VDVH, VDDHH, or VSDB contact person in your
region, or contact Mr. David Aldrich at (804) 225-2711 (VA PEN
address daldrich@pen.k12.va.us) or Ms. Joyce Faye White at
(804) 225-2958 (VA PEN address jfwhite@pen.k12.va.us).
Attached, please find an application form and a list of
examples of equipment and software from which to select items.
Please submit all applications no later than May 30, 1997, to
Mr. Aldrich by mail or via VA PEN address.
RTL/da
Attachment: A hard copy of this memo and its attachment
will be sent to the superintendent's office.