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AT is physically available, but is not usable because software needs to be loaded on the school network.
Symptom: AT is physically available, but is not usable because software needs to be loaded on the school network.
Symptom Group: AT is present but not used
Reason: This is typical in this building. IT staff regularly fail to install software required by IEPs.
Reason Group: Need for adminstrative support
No action info found
Reason: Teacher has not approached the IT staff.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Offer to accompany teacher to a meeting with the IT staff.
Resource: ISTE Technology Standards for Students
The national technology standards for students.
www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Type: website
Reason: Teacher has requested software installation, but IT staff have not responded.
- Lack of information
- Non-supportive environment
Action: Meet with principal to discuss legal implications and his/her role in remedying the situation. If this fails, bring special education director into subsequent meeting.
Resource: Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Student with Disabilities
: Warger, C. (Ed.). (2005). Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC This manual addresses several areas including integrating technology into mathematics and content area literacy instruction. Available to purchase from www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $20
Resource: Providing AT: A Legal Perspective
This training module from Texas Assistive Technology Network: Providing Assistive Technology: A Legal Perspective includes powerpoint slides, presenter notes and handouts. It can be downloaded for free from: http://www.texasat.net/default.aspx?name=trainmod.legal
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Resource: IDEA 2004
Refer to IDEA 2004 (http://idea.ed.gov or http://www.wrightslaw.com) or to state law and district policy and procedures
Type: website