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AT is physically available, but only used when AT specialist is present.
Symptom: AT is physically available, but only used when AT specialist is present.
Symptom Group: AT is underused
Reason: Teacher does not understand the need for daily use in meaningful activities.
Reason Group: Lack of information
Action: Arrange meeting with classroom team to discuss roles and responsibilities, explain critical need for daily use in meaningful activities
Resource: ATOMS Project Technical Report
Factors in Assistive Technology Device Abandonment: Replacing "Abandonment" with "Discontinuance"
http://www.r2d2.uwm.edu/atoms/archive/technicalreports/tr-discontinuance.html
Type: website
Reason: An additional person is needed for support until the student gains independence.
Reason Group: Inadequate resources
Action: Meet with teacher and administrator to discuss finding a staff member, older student or volunteer who could help for a short time.
Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.
Action: Request support from administrator
Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.
Reason: Teacher requires training.
- Lack of knowledge
- Inadequate resources
Action: Check with IT staff to see if they can do any training.
Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.
Action: Meet with teacher to determine specific training needs. Arrange or provide it.
Resource: AT Trainers' Handbook
Reed, Kaplan, & Bowser, (2009) AT Trainer’s Handbook , NATE Network, Roseburg, OR, http://natenetwork.org
Available online or for purchase in hard copy at http://natenetwork.org
The ”Before the Training “Chapter offers ideas about ways to develop a specific training plan that will meet the needs of the audience. When AT implementaiton plans are implemented, this resource can help to identify the kinds of training that is needed by all those involved.
Type: publication
Cost: Free Online.
Reason: The agency has not provided guidance about AT use to staff members.
Reason Group: Inadequate resources
Action: Provide Assistive Technology Guidelines to all staff members to develop a clearer understanding of each person’s role.
Resource: Assistive Technology Model Operating Guidelines
Assistive Technology Model Operating Guidelines: A manual developed by the advisory committee of the Oregon Technology Access Program. It offers suggestions for ways that district-level procedures and operating guidelines might be developed for a school district. It includes wording for inclusion in a district's special education procedures as well as sample forms and processes for use by individual IEP teams.
This manual is in the public domain and copies may be made. Click on the title to download the PDF file
Type: publication
Cost: $0
Reason: Teacher does not take responsibility for the regular use of AT for meaningful tasks.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Include teacher's immediate superivisor to discuss AT implementation and how it will be monitored.
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