RESNA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL EXAM (ATP) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - Answers International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - Answers Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - Answers 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology
effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - Answers Hard: readily available
components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? - Answers Appliance: device that "provides
benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level
Tool: require the development of skill for their use
What are general purpose assistive technologies? (3) - Answers 1. seating and positioning systems
2. control interfaces
3. computers
What are specific purpose assistive technologies? - Answers Facilitate performance in one unique
application area including communication devices, wheelchairs, feeding devices, hearing aids
What is universal design? - Answers the design of products and environments to be usable by all
people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design
Principals for universal design (7) - Answers 1. equitable use
2. flexibility in use
3. simple and intuitive use
4. perceptible information
5. tolerance for error
6. low physical effort
7. size and space for approach and use
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answers Mandated reasonable accommodation in all federally funded
programs, AT must be included in state vocational rehabilitation, section 508 mandates equal access
to electronic office equipment for federal workers
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 - Answers recognized the right of
every child to a free and appropriate education (FAPE), children with disabilities should be educated
with peers in least restrictive environment (LRE) and AT devices
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Answers First legislation to address expansion of AT devices and
services; mandates consumer driven AT services, supports grants to expand and administer
alternative financing of AT.
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act - Answers Provides grants to states for DD
councils, university programs, and protection and advocacy for persons with DD, AT for DD persons
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Answers Prohibits the discrimination on the basis of
disability in employment, state and local gov, public accommodations, transportation
Medicaid - Answers Income based program; services vary state to state; federal gov sets general
requirements and provides financial assistance to the states by matching state expenditures
**LARGEST FUNDING SOURCE FOR AT
Medicare - Answers Major funding source for AT (medical equip) for 65 year old and older and those
permanently and totally disabled.
What is RESNA? - Answers an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and
AT.
RESNA code of ethics (8) - Answers 1. Hold paramount the welfare of persons served professionally
2. Practice only in their area of competence and maintain high standards
LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - Answers International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - Answers Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - Answers 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology
effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - Answers Hard: readily available
components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? - Answers Appliance: device that "provides
benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level
Tool: require the development of skill for their use
What are general purpose assistive technologies? (3) - Answers 1. seating and positioning systems
2. control interfaces
3. computers
What are specific purpose assistive technologies? - Answers Facilitate performance in one unique
application area including communication devices, wheelchairs, feeding devices, hearing aids
What is universal design? - Answers the design of products and environments to be usable by all
people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design
Principals for universal design (7) - Answers 1. equitable use
2. flexibility in use
3. simple and intuitive use
4. perceptible information
5. tolerance for error
6. low physical effort
7. size and space for approach and use
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answers Mandated reasonable accommodation in all federally funded
programs, AT must be included in state vocational rehabilitation, section 508 mandates equal access
to electronic office equipment for federal workers
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 - Answers recognized the right of
every child to a free and appropriate education (FAPE), children with disabilities should be educated
with peers in least restrictive environment (LRE) and AT devices
Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - Answers First legislation to address expansion of AT devices and
services; mandates consumer driven AT services, supports grants to expand and administer
alternative financing of AT.
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act - Answers Provides grants to states for DD
councils, university programs, and protection and advocacy for persons with DD, AT for DD persons
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Answers Prohibits the discrimination on the basis of
disability in employment, state and local gov, public accommodations, transportation
Medicaid - Answers Income based program; services vary state to state; federal gov sets general
requirements and provides financial assistance to the states by matching state expenditures
**LARGEST FUNDING SOURCE FOR AT
Medicare - Answers Major funding source for AT (medical equip) for 65 year old and older and those
permanently and totally disabled.
What is RESNA? - Answers an interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and
AT.
RESNA code of ethics (8) - Answers 1. Hold paramount the welfare of persons served professionally
2. Practice only in their area of competence and maintain high standards
