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The student’s ARD committee will implement the student’s assistive technology intervention program as outlined in the student’s IEP. In certain situations, it may be beneficial to develop an Assistive Technology Implementation Plan.
The student’s ARD committee will implement the student’s assistive technology intervention program as outlined in the student’s IEP. In certain situations, it may be beneficial to develop an Assistive Technology Implementation Plan.
Implementation of AT Services
Implementation of AT Services
When appropriate, the IEP team will develop an Assistive Technology Implementation Plan to ensure that the Assistive Technology is implemented as documented in the student’s IEP. This plan outlines the projected outcomes of the intervention, the action steps required to achieve the outcomes, the staff responsible for implementing the action steps, and a plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention. A sample Assistive Technology Implementation Plan is available in the Resources page of this manual.
The ARD committee will follow school system procedures to ensure that the recommended Assistive Technology is made available to the student as required in the IEP.
The ARD committee will ensure that the Assistive Technology is made available to the student in all relevant environments. If the student requires the assistive technology in the home setting, the school staff will complete the agreement for home use of assistive technology form found in this manual.
The school staff will ensure that the available Assistive Technology is integrated into all appropriate curricular activities.
The Assistive Technology Implementation Plan will be modified as needed based on student needs and curriculum.
Requesting Assistance
Requesting Assistance
The student’s ARD committee may request assistance from the HCSSA Assistive Technology Coordinator/Team when needed. The following types of AT Services are available. The appropriate form to request assistance is found in the Forms section.
Device Loan Program
Device Loan Program
The ARD committee will contact the HCSSA Assistive Technology Coordinator/Team to obtain the required Assistive Technology if it is not readily available in the school setting. The required Assistive Technology may be available in another school, in the HCSSA’s loan program, or through the loan program for Region 12’s Center for Assistive Technology. If the device is available in the HCSSA’s loan program, the school staff will submit a request for loan form that is available in the Forms section of this manual.
Device Customization
Device Customization
The ARD committee will install, modify, customize, and program the obtained Assistive Technology to meet the student’s individual needs. If the school staff requires assistance with these tasks, they should complete a request for on-site technical assistance using the forms provided in this manual.
Device Maintenance and Repair
Device Maintenance and Repair
When equipment is not in working order, the school staff will contact the HCSSA Assistive Technology Coordinator in order to obtain directions as to how they should proceed in getting the device repaired.
Device Training and Support
Device Training and Support
The school staff will participate in professional development courses as needed to obtain the skills and expertise necessary to implement the Assistive Technology Implementation Plan. Assistive Technology In-Service may be requested from the HCSSA Assistive Technology Coordinator using the forms available in this manual.
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