Assistive Technology Implementation

Assistive Technology Implementation: Working Together to Make a Measurable Difference

http://www.texasat.net/default.aspx?name=trainmod.implem

This site has presentation slides that show you how to implement AT. I will go over some of the important pieces I pulled from the presentation but if you click on the link you are free to explore on your own!

Decision-making sequence: Develop shared understanding of the student, learning environments, and expected tasks BEFORE tools are considered or selected

 Implementation Sequence: the Student in Typical Environments uses Tools to accomplish Tasks

Ways to Use Assistive Technology:
Support achievement of goals
Expand educational/vocational options
Increase participation in educational settings and activities
Increase productivity
Increase independence 
Improve quality of life

The purpose and expected results of AT implementation:
purpose: for students to use AT to actively participate in curricular and extra curricular activities
results: increased academic achievement and functional performance

This quote was taken from the presentation slides: 

“First , have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective... Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends... Third, adjust all your means to that end.” Aristotle