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Assistive Technology Coaching

8161 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437

Eligibility

Families with diverse cultural or economic backgrounds are encouraged to participate. For children aged 3-8.

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Application process

Apply online or call agency for more information. Each single team is built around a focus child (aged 3-8) and consists of: * A parent of a child with special needs * A classroom teacher * A related service provider working with the child (for example: Special Education Teacher, Speech Therapist, Paraprofessional, Occupational Therapist, etc.) * Each team member must apply individually Applications for Fall 2023 teams are due by Friday, September 29th

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Kanabec County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Otter Tail County, MN
St. Louis County, MN
Aitkin County, MN
Cass County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Morrison County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Norman County, MN
Polk County, MN
Scott County, MN
Traverse County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Big Stone County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Cook County, MN
Crow Wing County, MN
Mille Lacs County, MN
Pope County, MN
Renville County, MN
Rock County, MN
Roseau County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Anoka County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Clay County, MN
Grant County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN
Marshall County, MN
Pine County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wright County, MN
Becker County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Mahnomen County, MN
Mower County, MN
Pennington County, MN
Rice County, MN
Todd County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Washington County, MN
Wilkin County, MN
Winona County, MN
Brown County, MN
Clearwater County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Itasca County, MN
Kittson County, MN
Lake of the Woods County, MN
Martin County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN
Beltrami County, MN
Blue Earth County, MN
Carlton County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
McLeod County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Sherburne County, MN
Stevens County, MN
Swift County, MN
Wadena County, MN
Benton County, MN
Douglas County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Hubbard County, MN
Lake County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Meeker County, MN
Murray County, MN
Red Lake County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN

Other Information

Specialization

Disabilities
People with low income
Family
Children and/or youth with disabilities

Payment

Free / no cost to eligible clients

Client Conveniences

Assistance with community resources

Description

Kids Included Through Technology Are Enriched (KITE) is a free assistive technology training and coaching program for parents and educators, designed to increase the independence and inclusion of children with disabilities. Participants are provided resources including: * Use of an iPad with hundreds of assistive technology apps (Loan for duration of the program) * Free one-year memberships to the Simon Technology Center's lending library of more than 3,000 assistive technology hardware and software titles * In-person visits The programs helps parents and educators learn about assistive technology by: * Delivering five workshops focusing on different categories and uses of assistive technology for young learners * Training participants in assistive technologies for literacy, communication, behavior and other important skills vital to young learners' education and daily life * Collaborating with PACER Assistive Technology Specialists to find trial and use assistive technologies for each particular child

Last Update

01/16/2026

Providing organization

PACER Center