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Effective Assisitve Technology Consideration and Implications for Diverse…
Effective Assisitve Technology Consideration and Implications for Diverse Students
Team Factors that influence AT considerations
Internal and External Considerations
Internal=How a student could use AT to enhance ability to function within general education
External=Physical demands such as space, ease of use, and portability.
Operational Consideration of AT
Quality of life
Increases functional capacity
Autonomy
How comfortable the student is with the device
Empowerment
The AT device allows greater access to living and academic environment
Data collection, environment, tasks and tools
AT Consideration Models
Quality Indicators for AT Model
Administration
Procedural Guidlines
Consideration
Child centered process
Assessment
collect data
Documentation
Measureable and observable AT IEP goals
Implementation
team members SHARE responsibility
Participation Assessment Framework
Baseline
data collection to determine participation level
PAF Workshop
Workshops to provide training for those in need
Needs Assessment
assess the needs for AT
Social Validation
consultations from group and individual
Student Environment Tasks and Tools
Environment
What is available?
Tasks
What activities is the Student involved in?
Student
What should they do?
Tools
What technical options should be considered for inclusion?
Wisconsin Assitive Technology Initiative
Assessment, planning, and implementation
Identify appropriate AT devices
Resources
Identitfy resource available
Collaboration/Communication
Implementation
ALL members are responsible for implementation of AT
Basic Knowledge
Georgia Project for Assisitve Technology
Student Consultations
Student meets with team to implement AT
Student Evaluations
School assessments of environment
Professional Learning
Trainings
Device Loan Programs
Borrow equipment on trial basis
AT Consideration Quick Wheel
Federal description of AT
List of useful books, journals, newsletters, and internet sites
Matching appropriate Model with team deliberation
Factor 2: Understanding of Device
Explore devices with child
Factor 3: Highly Qualified IEP team
Finding Qualified individuals or providing trainings to participate in team
Factor 1: Needs of the Child
Identify strengths and weaknesses of the child
Factor 4: Matching the student and the device
Instructional and physical environment
Factor 5: Cultural Values
Family preferences