Symptoms linked to this entry:

• Student refused to use AT.
• AT is not physically available in the classroom
• There is a school wide lack of interest in and willingness to use AT.
• Outside evaluator recommended AT, but no action has been taken.
• AT is physically available, but has no content to facilitate participation.
• Need for AT is documented in IEP, but no one seems to know their role or responsibility.
• Support staff are not implementing the use of AT when they work with the student.

Reasons linked to this entry:

• Student may not know what tools are available.
• Limited Budget for Purchase of AT
• There is not money for AT.
• Staff members do not understand their own roles and responsibilities in AT implementation.
• Student may have been poorly trained and feel inadequate about using the AT.
• Support staff lack skill in operating AT.

Actions linked to this entry:

• Meet with staff and student to show them latest tools and discuss what would make one or more of them acceptable to the student.
• Arrange for device loan
• Provide training.
• Provide training to student.
• Provide training to support staff.