All IEP teams must consider whether a student with a disability requires assistive technology devices and services (34 CFR §300.324(a)(2)(v) and Rule 6A6.03028(3)(g)10., F.A.C.). Questions that will assist the IEP team in addressing the requirement of consideration for assistive technology include:

• What is it we want the student to be able to do within the student’s education program (writing, reading, communicating, seeing, hearing) that the student is not able to do because of the disability?

• Is the student currently able to complete tasks with special strategies or accommodations?

• Is there assistive technology (e.g. devices, tools, hardware or software) currently being used to address this task?

• Would assistive technology help the student perform this skill more easily or efficiently, perform it in the least restrictive environment or perform it successfully with less personal assistance?

The SETT Framework is a school-based assistive technology consideration and assessment protocol. IEP team members may find this useful in preparing for assistive technology considerations.