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ASSISTIVE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICESAND SERVICES
Special Education Department
Tracy Cartas, Director of Special Education
Felipe Arroyo, AT Supervisor
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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
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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
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IDEA ’97 Federal Regulations
Sec 300.5 & 300.6 - Definitions
Sec 300.308 - Assistive Technology
Sec 300.346(a)(2)(v) - Special Factors
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Categories for Assistive Technology
• Seating and Positioning
• Computer Application• Environmental Control• Augmentative
Communication• Assistive Listening• Visual Aids
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Categories for Assistive Technology
• Mobility• Computer-Based
Instruction• Physical Education,
Recreation, Leisure and Play
• Aids for Daily Living
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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
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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
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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