Considerations for Selecting Assistive Technology Devices
Assistive Technology Applications
Is it appropriate?
Components of Implementation Plan for Assistive Technology Devices
100
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities
of individuals with disabilities.
What is an assistive technology device
100
When considering the need for an assistive technology device, this team should collectively have enough knowledge to make a decision
What is IEP team
100
An assistive technology application for individuals
with physical disabilities who need assistance
with their positions for seating.
What is positioning
100
This helps the student to overcome or compensate
for their impairment and be more independent.
What is assistive technology
100
This makes sure that the teacher and other team members have sufficient knowledge of the assistive technology device and its operation.
What is implementation plan
200
Under IDEA, assistive technology devices can be used in the educational setting to provide a variety of accommodations or adaptations for people with disabilities. True or False?
What is true
200
This recommendation selects an assistive technology device in response to clearly defined goals and objectives with the intention of enhancing skills.
What is determine the specific needs of the student
200
Students who are nonverbal or whose speech is not understandable enough to communicate may benefit from using some type of communication device.
What is augmentative communication
200
Students with mild learning problems such as a learning disability can not benefit from assistive technology. True or False?
What is false
200
In this component, devices will be useful in environments outside of the school setting.
What is home implementation
300
This evaluates the students technology needs, acquires the technology, collaborates with specialists, and provides training to students who need assistive technology to learn.
What is the school district
300
This recommendation states that some devices are appropriate for use in one setting and others are needed throughout multiple settings.
What is determine where the student will use the device
300
Robotic arms, special adaptations of on/off switches, remote control switches, etc. provide independence for students with severe disabilities.
What is environmental control
300
Word processing and voiced reading capabilities of computers can help students who have difficulty reading and writing. True or False?
What is true
300
This is all persons who will have some responsibility for implementing and using the assistive technology device with the student.
What is implementation team
400
This act requires that during an IEP session, the IEP planning committee must consider whether the child needs assistive technology devices and services.
What is IDEA 2004
400
This recommendation considers how the device will affect the family of the individual with a disability on a daily basis.
What is consider the response to the device within the student's family and cultural contexts
400
Screen readers, screen enlargers, large-type books, light boxes assist in
What is vision
400
Students may require assistive technology if they have difficulty in these two types of language.
What is receptive and expressive langauge
400
Before a final assistive technology device is selected, these two things are recommended to prevent any initial problems.
What is trial period and extended assessment
500
These two acts authorize states and school districts to provide assistive technology devices to students with disabilities.
What is The Tech Act and Individuals with Disabilities Act
500
To avoid this, a careful decision-making process must be undertaken by teachers, administrators, and related service professionals.
What is technology abandonment
500
In this type of instruction, software can be used that mirrors the conceptual framework of the regular curriculum.
What is computer-based instruction
500
This is when an assistive device becomes an extension of the
user’s mind and body.
What is matching the individual’s needs to specific
equipment features
500
This person is most often responsible for monitoring the implementation plan and keeping it up to date.