When schools and families team up, students thrive! Way to go, Susan Lyons, SLP, for hosting an incredible parent training and celebrating a student who is totally rocking his AAC device. Thank you for empowering our families! @ATS_FCPS@MasonCrestES#AAC#SLP
Let’s celebrate a truly creative educator! Madison Mildenberger from Mason Crest is showing us how it’s done. Her classroom adaptations for CVI learners are so effective that they actually benefit her entire class! Bravo, Madison! @ATS_FCPS@MasonCrestES#TeacherAppreciation
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing Moms!
Dads—looking to help your child create something special today? Use Accessible Chef to find visual recipes that help your AAC chef. Check it out here: accessiblechef.com/@ATS_FCPS#MothersDay#AAC#SpecialEducation
ALT AT Connect Fair
saturday, april 25th 2026
thomas jefferson high school
6560 braddock road, alexandria , VA
22312
Get ready to explore the future of accessibility at ATConnect! 🚀
Join us on April 25th, 2026, from 11 AM - 3 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School (6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312) for a student-run assistive tech fair. We're connecting students, parents, educators, and companies to showcase the power of technology in increasing independence!
When: April 25th, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Where: TJHSST | 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA
Scan to attend!
ALT Header: ATCONNECT by TJ Assistive Technology Club
Tagline: Helping others, through you.
When: April 25th, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
What is it? ATConnect is a student-run assistive tech fair at the TJHSST. Our goal is to connect students, parents, educators, and companies through an exciting event, and increase awareness in Assistive Tech.
Action Call: Scan to attend! [Includes QR code]
Logos: TJ Assistive Technology Club logo; secondary "TJefferson ATConnect" logo with stylized handshake graphic.
Image 2 (Participation Details):
Header: PARTICIPATION
Student Competitors Section: Student competitors: On presentation day, you will be set up in a fair-like environment where you will present your creation to the fairgoers. You will also get a chance to connect with prominent companies in the field!
General Invitation Section: We also welcome companies/organizations, parents, FCPS s
ALT mage 1 (Event Details)
Top Left Header: ATCONNECT by TJ Assistive Technology Club
Text Box: Helping others, through you.
Logo (Top Right): TJefferson ATconnect (around a central logo with stylized handshake/support icon).
Column 1 (When & Location):
When: April 25th, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312
Column 2 (What is it?):
What is it? ATConnect is a student-run assistive tech fair at the TJHSST. Our goal is to connect students, parents, educators, and companies through an exciting event, and increase awareness in Assistive Tech.
Bottom Right: Scan to attend! [Includes QR code]
Image 2 (Participation Details)
Header: PARTICIPATION
Section 1: Student competitors: On presentation day, you will be set up in a fair-like environment where you will present your creation to the fairgoers. You will also get a chance to connect with prominent companies in the field!
Section 2: We also welcome
Check out this routine: after putting away their gear, preschoolers "sign in" by tracing their names on laminated sheets. It’s a brilliant way to build fine motor skills and letter formation right at the start of the day! #EarlyLiteracy#TeacherHacks#FineMotorSkills@ATS_FCPS
ALT studend standing at a table using a dry erase marker writing his name on a laminated notebook
This clever PS teacher gives each student a picture that matches the one on their assigned table. It’s a brilliant way to use visual supports to foster independence during the transition from morning meeting to work time. @ATS_FCPS#PreschoolTeacher#TeacherTips#VisualSupports
Start the day with choice! This preschool has a brilliant, accessible way for all students to choose their greeting (high-five, wave, fist bump). Simple steps for huge gains in independence! #ECE#TeacherTips#VisualAids@ATS_FCPS
A teacher used the metal doorframe to create a concrete "Home" and "School" transition system. Students move their magnetic names when they enter/exit. Building routine & teaching the concept. #TeacherHacks#SpecialEd#Routine@ATS_FCPS
Indestructible Books! Thanks, Meg Grazman, for sharing. They are durable, rip-proof, and can be wiped clean. Some have a chewable rubber spine for sensory input. Great adaptation for complex needs! #DurableMaterials#SpecialEdInclusion@ATS_FCPS@FranconiaES
ALT Counting Colors in the Sea book with chewable spine.
Ms. Ehlers, a speech path, is thrilled about the weekly virtual meetings connecting her elementary AAC users with high school buddies. It builds relationships and authentic practice. Priceless! #AAC#SLPeeps#Inclusion@ATS_FCPS@MarshallRoadES@TJHSST_Official
Huge shout-out to Pam Kossoy, who shared practical CVI strategies at the VESOL Alliance on November 10th. A big thank you to TTAC Region 4 for hosting a highly valuable professional development session! #VESOL#TTAC#Inclusion#VisionServices@ATS_FCPS@ViennaES
ALT woman standing in front of a table with objects that she has modified for students who have CVI.
On Veterans Day, this educator ensured their student with CVI could "see" the speaker at the assembly by capturing a close-up photo. This smart adaptation ensures full engagement despite visual challenges. That’s UDL! #CVI#EdTech#Inclusion@ViennaES@ATS_FCPS
ALT actual view from the back of the gymnasium during a veteran's day assembly. Many students seated in rows
ALT boy looking at a picture of a veteran's day speaker on his iPad.
Don't underestimate the power of pinning your AT extensions! That tiny click saves a great deal of time. Looking forward to the Read&Write patch—we know the latest Google update caused some hiccups, but the fix is on the way! #AssistiveTech#ChromeTips#ReadAndWrite@ATS_FCPS
Genius organization for token boards! This teacher stores the laminated tokens AND preferred item cards right in a small, color-coded box for each student, making implementation smooth and simple! @ATS_FCPS@MarshallRoadES#TokenBoards#BehaviorSupport#TeacherTips
ALT orange plastic box with laminated sheet on outside "I am working for" with a space for a preferred item. four spaces for tokens to stick on velcro
ALT blue plastic box open. velcro holds the tokens under the lid and preferred item cards are laminated and loose on the bottom part.
The Spanish interpreter didn't show up for my training today! Quick fix: I used Google Chrome's built-in translation feature to add captions. Don't forget this easy accessibility feature: Settings > Accessibility > Captions. #EdTech#TeacherHacks#Accessibility@ATS_FCPS
Big smiles today! Connecting our students who use AAC devices from Marshall Road and Vienna has been a huge success. Reading a story together helps reduce isolation and reinforces that they are not alone! #AACSuccess#ATCommunity#SLP@ATS_FCPS@MarshallRoadES@ViennaES
ALT split screen of children talking on line
ALT "Summer has ended" and a squirrel eating a pumpkin