Trial Use

In order to determine which assistive technology will work effectively for a student, that student must have an opportunity to try the assistive technology. In some cases, a brief trial during a short visit with one of the team members reveals an effective solution. More typically, a longer trial of several days, weeks, or in some cases, months is necessary. Whether the trial is short or long, documenting the student’s performance while they try the assistive technology is critical.

Trial Use Guide

Consider:

• Acquisition - how will you get access to the identified tool, who is responsible to do what, and what date will each task be completed by
• Training - is training required , who needs training, who will provide
• Management/support - who will install, troubleshoot, charge
• Student use - date, time, task, location, outcome of task