Kelly Fonner

Kelly is a special educator and assistive technology consultant. She is also an online teacher of students with complex learning needs. During her career, she has been a teacher, para-educator, instructional media specialist, assistive technology specialist in early education, school & university settings. She has a master's in educational technology with emphasis in rehabilitation technology. Kelly has presented across the US and internationally in the field of AT/AAC for over 35 years. She has worked for a statewide AT project, federal AT/AAC grants at universities & has been an instructor in university courses. She is a leadership member of QIAT & the WI AAC Network, & a co-author of two QIAT books. Kelly's financial disclosures include that she is a co-author of the QIAT: Quality Indicators in Assistive Technology books that may be mentioned in this presentation. Kelly receives work-based payment for presentations and consultative services from families of students, school districts, agencies, and companies connected to assistive technology.