Assistive Technology Assessment Competencies and Resources

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Competency 3: Select and use appropriate measurement tools, strategies, and activities to assess a student’s assistive technology needs.

Benchmark 3.3: Implement the assessment process.

Indicator 3.3.1: Administer the appropriate assessment tool.

Resources:

Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SETBC) Resources (Website) http://www.setbc.org/
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Making It Work-Section 1: Gathering Revelant Information - SETBC Resource, (PDF) Document
AT Implementation Form - Remley (PDF) Document
Education Tech Points: A Framework for Assistive Technology Planning, chapter 6 (Website) http://www.otap-oregon.org/ Publications/OTAPPublications/ tabid/956/default.aspx Gayl Bowser, Penny Reed, Coalition for Assistive Technology in Oregon (CATO), P.O. Box 431, Winchester, OR 97495, or call 541/440-4791
AT Implementation and Evaluation Plan Summary, Zabala & Korsen (PDF) Document

Indicator 3.3.2: Determine the correct environment to administer the assessment.

Resources:

SETT Framework - Zabala (PDF) Document
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Public Health and Health Professions (Website) http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/
ATBasics/Foundation/Assessment/sett.php

Indicator 3.3.3: Administer assessment tools in a customary environment.

Resources:

District policies and procedures
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT), Revised 2005,UPDATED 2007, Assessment of AT Need - Indicator 3 (PDF) Document

Indicator 3.3.4: Collect data during the assessment process

Resources:

University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Public Health and Health Professions (Website) http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/
DecisionMaking/resourceRoom_basics.php
Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT), Revised 2005,UPDATED 2007, Assessment of AT Need - Indicator 5 (PDF) Document

Indicator 3.3.5: Summarize findings and make recommendations

Resources:

Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT), Revised 2005,UPDATED 2007, Assessment of AT Need - Indicator 6 (PDF) Document
Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology (FEAT), Marshall H. Raskind and Brian R. Bryant. Psycho-Education Services, 5114 Balcones Woods Drive #307-163, Austin, TX 78759

Indicator 3.3.6: Explain how data is used to determine the outcome of an equipment trial.

Resources:

System Trial Form (PDF) Document
"Who Gets What and Why? Measuring Outcomes of Assistive Technology Trials" (PDF) Document