AT Implementation Resource

One resource on page 319 that I chose to investigate was the AT presentation, located at the Texas Assistive Technology Network.  I specifically read through the Assistive Technology Implementation presentation slides, found here.  Here are some a few things I picked up from the slides:

• - very visually appealing and easy to follow (hello, UDL!)
• - SETT framework (Student Environments Tasks Tools)
• - AT implementation should focus on functional areas of concern when and where they occur (see the list below)
• - Should use QIAT when deciding what should be addressed   **I talked extensively about QIAT in this post
• - UDL includes: representation, expression, and engagement …what we’ve been looking closely at since September!
• - A + B + C > X = Change
• a =consideration  ::  b =IEP  ::  c =implementation plan  ::  x =costs of change
• Four aspects of AT competence:
• Functional – mastery of skills, abilities; specific goals
• Operational – mastery of technical skills to operate or access methods
• Strategic – decide when/not to use device or strategy, choose tool
• Social – use appropriately with people and in environments, help others understand device

Functional Areas