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Someone may be talking negatively about AT and sabotaging its use.

Reason: Someone may be talking negatively about AT and sabotaging its use.

Reason Group: Non-supportive environment

Action: If the principal is negative about AT use, meet with special education director to plan an intervention.

Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.

Action: Meet with teachers/therapists that you know to try to understand what is happening.

Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.

Action: Find out how the principal feels about AT use. Discuss importance of administrative support.

Resource: A School Administrator's Desktop Guide to AT

For role of administrator, read: Bowser, G., & Reed, P. (2004). A School Administrator’s Desktop Guide to Assistive Technology. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC. www.tamcec.org

Type: publication

Cost: $20

Symptoms linked to this entry:

There is a school wide lack of interest in and willingness to use AT.