Assistive Technology and Assessment
assistive technology - Answer-Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially o7 the shelf, modi8ed or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disability Act (1988)
Assistive Technology Services - Answer-- Any service that directly assist an individual with a disability in
the
selection,
acquisition or use of assistive technology
- 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.
Why assistive technology - Answer-= promotes self esteem
= improves quality of life
= increases productivity
= enhances performance
, = increases independence
principals of assistive technology service delivery - Answer-= Person Centered
=Focus - Functional - Outcome
= Ethical Process*
= Evidence Informed Process
= AT Provided in a Sustainable Manner
ethics - Answer-- All professional organizations have ethical standards.
- RESNA is the premier professional membership organization dedicated to promoting the health and
well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
- Certification Assistive Technology Practioner (ATP)
ethics: AT CEU - Answer-- Beyond The Ramp And Reacher How To Truly Prepare Your Clients For Life In A
Wheelchair
- AAC Early - Intervention and Transition
- Dependent Mobility Intervention
- Assistive Technology Assessment And Service Delivery Preparing For The ATP Exam
- Spinal Cord Injury Environmental Controls and Community Access
- Augmented Mobility Intervention
- Manual Wheelchair Mobility Self-propulsion
- Adapted Toileting and Bathing Chairs
- Matching Products to Seating Needs
Industrial
- Rehabilitation Part 2 - Interventions
- Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases An Introduction
assistive technology - Answer-Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired
commercially o7 the shelf, modi8ed or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disability Act (1988)
Assistive Technology Services - Answer-- Any service that directly assist an individual with a disability in
the
selection,
acquisition or use of assistive technology
- 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.
Why assistive technology - Answer-= promotes self esteem
= improves quality of life
= increases productivity
= enhances performance
, = increases independence
principals of assistive technology service delivery - Answer-= Person Centered
=Focus - Functional - Outcome
= Ethical Process*
= Evidence Informed Process
= AT Provided in a Sustainable Manner
ethics - Answer-- All professional organizations have ethical standards.
- RESNA is the premier professional membership organization dedicated to promoting the health and
well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
- Certification Assistive Technology Practioner (ATP)
ethics: AT CEU - Answer-- Beyond The Ramp And Reacher How To Truly Prepare Your Clients For Life In A
Wheelchair
- AAC Early - Intervention and Transition
- Dependent Mobility Intervention
- Assistive Technology Assessment And Service Delivery Preparing For The ATP Exam
- Spinal Cord Injury Environmental Controls and Community Access
- Augmented Mobility Intervention
- Manual Wheelchair Mobility Self-propulsion
- Adapted Toileting and Bathing Chairs
- Matching Products to Seating Needs
Industrial
- Rehabilitation Part 2 - Interventions
- Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases An Introduction
