ASSISTIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICESAND SERVICES
Special Education Department
Tracy Cartas, Director of Special Education
Felipe Arroyo, AT Supervisor
Presented By:Alma Rodriguez, A.T. Coordinator
Team Leaders:
Sandra Cantu, Diagnostician/A.T. Team Leader
Barbara Charles, SLP/A.T. Team Leader
Ricardo Martinez, VI/AT Team Leaders
Session ObjectivesParticipants will learn about:• Legal issues related to AT • AT materials/devices• AT policies and procedures• DEC AT indicators• PEIMS• Testing Accommodations• Kurzweil 3000
IDEA ’97 Federal Regulations
Sec 300.5 & 300.6 - Definitions
Sec 300.308 - Assistive Technology
Sec 300.346(a)(2)(v) - Special Factors
IDEA ’97 Section 300.5 Assistive Technology Device
…any item, piece of equipment or product system…that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
IDEA ’97 Section 300.6 Assistive Technology Service
... any service that directly assists a child with a disability with the selection, acquisition or use of an AT device.
Assistive Technology Services
• Evaluation• Purchasing, leasing, or
otherwise providing for the acquisition of the devices
• Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing or replacing of Assistive technology devices.
Assistive Technology Services• Coordinating and using other
therapies, interventions or services with Assistive technology devices.
• Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability, or if appropriate, that child’s family.
• Training or technical assistance for professionals, employers, or other individuals who provide services to , employ, or are otherwise involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.
IDEA ’97 Federal Regulations Section 300.308 Assistive Technology
a…AT devices or AT services, or both…are made available to a child with a disability if required as a part of the child’s – special education– related services– supplementary aids and
services
IDEA ’97 Federal Regulations Section 300.308 Assistive Technology
(b) On a case-by-case basis, the use of school purchased AT devices in a child's home or in other settings is required if the child's IEP team determines that the child needs access to those devices in order to receive FAPE.
IDEA ’97 Federal Regulations
Sec 300.346(a)(2)(v) Special Factors
– Development of IEP…– The IEP team also
shall…
– (v) Consider whether the child requires assistive technology devices and services.
Categories for Assistive Technology
• Seating and Positioning
• Computer Application• Environmental Control• Augmentative
Communication• Assistive Listening• Visual Aids
Categories for Assistive Technology
• Mobility• Computer-Based
Instruction• Physical Education,
Recreation, Leisure and Play
• Aids for Daily Living
Assistive Technology
No/Low Tech
Mid Tech High Tech
*Simple*Little Maintenance*Limited/No Electronics
*Some Maintenance*Some training*More Electronics
*Complex Electronics*More training*More Maintenance
Continuum from No/Low Tech to High Tech
Assistive Technology Policy and Procedures
• Assistive Technology Program consist of AT Coordinator, Team Leaders, AT Assistant and Team Members
• Assistive Technology must be addressed and considered at every ARD (Goalview)
• Diagnostician must be present at ARD to recommend an AT Eval., AT recommendations through accommodations, or review AT report
AT Evaluation is Needed When
• Need more in depth work with the student
• IEP team does not have appropriate knowledge and skills
• Need to try out technology to determine the nature and extent of AT devices and services needed