Katie Robertson

I am an assistive technology facilitator for Loudoun County Public Schools. I love making school more accessible to and for everyone!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

On Friday, I gave a kid their own #AAC. The first thing they said was, "mine." #findyourvoice #communication

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

I love babble, especially when the words being repeatedly targeted on the #AAC are, "out, off," and variations of "no" (nowhere, nothing, no one). Big 💗to @CoughDropAAC @PRCbrand @TobiiDynavox @AssistiveWare and others for giving people a #voice.

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

#ATIAcon is happening all over the world online! Just learned about vetting apps and websites for #accessibility and got lots of good resources. Thanks @CAST_UDL!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Registered for #virtual #ATIA2023 and am so grateful that the virtual option has stuck around!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Using AAC to repair communication https://t.co/hT43b1QLSJ via @YouTube #smorres coming in strong with respect & reflect, expand, slow rate (bonus points for #upsidedown modeling) and wait time!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

If your #AAC is too quiet, try a wireless Bluetooth speaker for instant volume without losing portability! #protip #loud

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

I feel like keeping the AAC always available is sometimes the hardest part of #teaching #AAC but it's so important: https://t.co/x9Ou7KeZuY

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Congratulations to @JudithSchoonov3 @snortondarr @Shaun_SLP and other recipients of the Joly Zabala Spirit Award!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

This is your annual reminder to bring the #AAC when you go to #trickortreat!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Things I am excited about:
1. Kids smiling at me when I model #AAC for them
2. Kids appropriately using #fidgets to help them focus
3. #kids in general, actually

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

https://t.co/zUjnfUsdWH #BTS fan chant on #AAC! #inclusivity #aacawareness

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

The #vibe at #LCPS feels good this year. Routines are being established, learning is happening, and I'm right in the thick of it!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

So excited to work with @Lightridge_LCPS Robotics Club to build AT! What amazing students!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

@JudithSchoonov3 @DeborahSchwind1 We looked at what software was approved for use in our district to give teachers specifics for electronic resources, so we knew anything we showed them would be supported.

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

I'm encouraging all of my teachers to normalize using @texthelp for all of their students so the ones who "need it" don't feel left out. Sometimes we all need it! #accessbility #education #inclusivedesign #notthathard #lcps

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Teachers trying to toss acetate sheets (great for clear iPad screen covers you can write on) and binders w/ a clear pocket on the cover (great for sturdy visuals, thanks @JudithSchoonov3 for that tip). Mine now! #reuse #AAC #backtoschool #lowtech

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

Long and productive first week back at school. Decided to use #AAC to express my feelings about students coming back next Thursday. Thanks to @attipscast for the idea!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

@mikethrussell @DangerOT @ablenet Yes, please share what the spoons are for!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

On vacation but still looking for #accessibility. @asianartmuseum had QR codes for PDFs that seem to have OCR to label artworks when several were in one case. Never seen that before, very cool!

[Katie Robertson @talkaactome]

@GamesDoneQuick is doing a charity video game marathon to benefit @MSF! I love the little touches, like putting a flashing light warning on games that have them. Gaming is #accessible for everyone, even when it's done quickly! #SGDQ2022