What is Project TEAM? Project TEAM (Technology, Education, and Medicine) is a major new collaborative effort between Boston College and Children’s Hospital Boston. The project will create a unique environment for preschool children with cerebral palsy and severe communication challenges by giving them access to the latest advances in assistive technology, education, and medicine.

The goal of the project is to prepare participants in the use of advanced technology which will allow them to be integrated into neighborhood schools. Each participant will spend four to six months in a technology-rich classroom developing skills in the use of assistive technologies, educational computing, and related computer activities designed for individual needs. Collaboration among the interdisciplinary staff of Project TEAM, the public school personnel, and the child’s family will assure that effective linkages are developed and that curriculum-specific goals are consistent between settings.

The launch of this program marks the onset of a one-of-a-kind intensive and innovative environment for students with severe communication challenges. Through early intervention and the use of cutting edge technology, the project hopes to help these children jump ahead, preparing them for a future of inclusion and educational success.

For further information, visit the website at www.projectteam.org.