WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Assistive technology is any tool or device that a student uses to perform a task that he or she could not otherwise do or any tool that the student uses to do a task more easily, faster, or in a better way. It may be a simple "low tech" device such as a pencil grip or an expensive "high tech" device such as an iPad. (Wisconsin DPI, 2015)
AT SERVICES
AT services means any service that directly assists a student with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device
Evaluation, purchasing/leasing or providing for the acquisition of AT devices
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairin, or replacing AT devices
Coordinating and using other therapies, inerventions, or services with AT devices
Training or technical assistance for students, or if appropriate, families
Training or technical assistance to professionals
AT DECISION
Decisions for assistive technology are a TEAM decision. ALL team members (i.e. teacher, parent, OT, PT, SLP) discuss the following:
Students abilities and difficulties
What environments the students will be in
Tasks the student needs to do and is having difficulties with
Discuss ALL possible tools to accomplish the above tasks