Technology, Assistive Technology, and Media Resources
Enhance Learning
At STAR NET, we believe that access to high-quality resources empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support young children in reaching their fullest potential. Search our Recommended Resources for more.
Bridging Apps
Focusing on the person using the technology rather than the device itself, Bridging Apps provides access to educational and therapeutic tools that allow parents, teachers, and therapists to effectively use mobile devices and apps to target and improve individual skill development to help children and adults with disabilities reach their highest levels of physical and cognitive development.
Children and Screens
Our vision is to understand and address compelling questions regarding media’s impact on child development through interdisciplinary dialogue, public information, and rigorous, objective research bridging the medical, neuroscientific, social science, education and academic communities.
Common Sense Media
Reviews for what your kids are into (before they get into it). Trusted ratings created with families in mind.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)
IATP promotes the availability of assistive technology services and programs for Illinois residents with disabilities and/or health conditions. IATP focuses on education, employment, community living, information technology and telecommunications. Their goal is to improve the quality of life of all Illinoisans with disabilities and enable them through greater access to assistive technology devices to fully participate in all aspects of life.
IATP provides free information and assistance on assistive technology and other related disability and aging topics, including seeing and trying devices, recycling and reusing devices, and provides training on AT and Information and Communication Technology Accessibility.
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission – Assistive Technology Resources
Assistive technology is equipment used by individuals with disabilities to promote independence. As technology changes and improves, so does equipment. The Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind can benefit from a variety of equipment- from assistive listening to alerting devices. This webpage provides a list of state agencies and/or nonprofit organizations that can assist with exploring different options.
Infinitec’s Illinois Schools Assistive Technology Support
The assistive technology program of UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, Infinitec provides information about assistive technology as well as training, equipment, and access to specialists and resources to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
Moms with Apps
A blog supporting the thoughtful use of technology with a family-friendly point of view, from a group of app makers who uphold the principles of child safety, good parenting and learning.
STAR NET Region II and VI Library
Our complete library listing of books and videos.