1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES
Division of Special Education
Tracy Cartas, Director of Special Education

2. Participants will learn about:
Session Objectives
Participants will learn about:
Legal issues related to AT
AT materials/devices
AT policies and procedures

3. IDEIA Federal Regulations
Sec & Definitions
Sec Assistive Technology
Sec (a)(2)(v) - Special Factors

4. IDEIA Section 300.5 Assistive Technology Device
…any item, piece of equipment or product system…that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Section Assistive Technology Service
... any service that directly assists a child with a disability with the selection, acquisition or use of an AT device.

5. Assistive Technology Services
Evaluation
Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of the devices
Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing or replacing of Assistive technology devices.
Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions or services with Assistive technology devices.
Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability, or if appropriate, that child’s family.
Training or technical assistance for professionals, employers, or other individuals who provide services to , employ, or are otherwise involved in the major life functions of individuals with disabilities.

6. IDEIA Federal Regulations
Section Assistive Technology
a…AT devices or AT services, or both…are made available to a child with a disability if required as a part of the child’s
special education
related services
supplementary aids and services  
Section Assistive Technology
(b) On a case-by-case basis, the use of school purchased AT devices in a child's home or in other settings is required if the child's IEP team determines that the child needs access to those devices in order to receive FAPE.

7. IDEIA Federal Regulations
Sec (a)(2)(v) Special Factors
Development of IEP…
The IEP team also shall…
(v) Consider whether the child requires assistive technology devices and services.

8. Categories for Assistive Technology
Mobility
Computer-Based Instruction
Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure and Play
Aids for Daily Living
Reading, Written Expression, Math
Seating and Positioning
Computer Application
Environmental Control
Augmentative Communication
Assistive Listening
Visual Aids

9. Continuum from No/Low Tech to High Tech

10. Assistive Technology District Policies and Procedures
Assistive Technology District Policies and Procedures  
Assistive Technology Program consist of AT Coordinator, Team Leaders, AT Assistant and Team Members
Assistive Technology must be addressed and considered at every ARD (Goalview)
Diagnostician and/or SLP must be present at ARD to recommend an AT Eval., AT recommendations through accommodations, or review AT report

11. Assistive Technology Policies and Procedures (METHOD 1)
FULL EVALUATION (Low Incident Population)
Referral recommended timeline, days or recommended timeline by ARD, referral form must be completed ASAP and sent to Special Ed. Office by , fax, or pony. (attention: Alma Rodriguez)
Review student folder, observation, and evaluation conducted by AT Team
Report Generated
ARD to review AT report and recommendations, conducted by Diagnostician/SLP reported to PEIMS
AT Team will research, fund, and provide materials and equipment recommended
Training and assistance with implementation conducted by Team Leaders
Monitoring throughout school year

12. Assistive Technology Policies and Procedures (METHOD 2)
ONLY FOR HIGH INCIDENTS (LD/SI)
ARD committee and diagnostician with AT knowledge can make recommendations using accommodation form for AT and record in PEIMS
AT Team will research, fund, and provide materials and equipment recommended
Training and assistance with implementation conducted by Team Leaders
Monitoring throughout school year
AT must receive ARD’s 1st page, AT page, accommodation, signature page, ARD minutes and PEIMS form for documentation

13. Assistive Technology Policy and Procedures (METHOD 3)
HIGH INCIDENT... ARD and/or teacher will complete AT Referral FORM provided on AT website. Forms ed to Alma Rodriguez AT Team will review student folder and information received from ARD committee and teacher to make AT
recommendations
Report Generated and ed to campus diagnostician and AT information provided on Goalview by AT Team (accommodations and services)
Reported to PEIMS
AT Team will research, fund, and provide materials and equipment recommended
Training and assistance with implementation conducted by Team Leaders
Monitoring throughout school year

14. “How do we determine if AT is needed?”

15. Texas 4-Step Consideration Model
Review evaluation data and present levels of performance.
Establish goals and objectives.
Determine if there are difficult or impossible tasks.
Decide if AT devices and services are required and document.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

16. Functional Skills Seating/Positioning Reading Hearing
Seeing
Self-Care
Mobility
Behavior
Specific task-related skills
Reading
Written Expression
Math
Problem-solving
Communication
Recreation
Daily organization

17. Results of Consideration
AT is required
AT is not required
More information is needed to make a decision

18. AT Evaluation is Needed When
Need more in depth work with the student (low incident)
IEP team does not have appropriate knowledge and skills
Need to try out technology to determine the nature and extent of AT devices and services needed

19. UDL is a new paradigm for teaching, learning and assessment.
multiple approaches for a diversity of learners
Multiple means of representation gives learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge,
Multiple means of expression to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know
Multiple means of engagement to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation
No single curriculum or software program can provide all of the flexibility needed to create a UDL environment.
The child shouldn’t fit into our curriculum, the curriculum needs to fit the child

20. Goalview Assistive Technology ARD/IEP Addressed http://goalview.com/tx

21. Rick Alma Barbara Darlene Glenn A.T. Team Leaders 1719 Farragut St.
Darlene
Glenn
Barbara