assistive technology and the iep: fact versus fiction
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Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Presented byLana Traynor, Karen McKenney, and Claire Cowan
Oregon Disability MegaconferenceSalem, Oregon
October 1, 2011
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Key acronyms we will use today:
– AC– AT– FAPE– IDEA & IDEIA 2004 (Same)– IEP– LRE
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Key Acronyms
Informed and active participant in the special education process.Role of the school.Know what AT is &
Is Not.
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Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Desired Outcomesfor today….
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
AT is many different “low” or “high” tech things…:
Adapted toys;Augmentative Communication;Environmental Controls;Hearing Equipment;Software, Computers;Vision Equipment, and;Vocational Adaptations.
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AT is……
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
What does “AT” mean?
Aggravated Teenager
Attorney-in-Training
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Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Why Should I care about AT?Communication!Participation!Demonstration of Knowledge/Skills!Mobility/Access!Social!Post-High School/Employment!Independence!
Some Benefits of AT….
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Three questions to ask to determine if AT is an IEP-related issue:
What does student struggle with?Student’s environments?Does student need AT? Evaluation?
Include AT in the IEP by……
Three Questions...
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Where should I look for AT in an IEP? AT (how or where to include in IEP) is
not set forth in the IDEA. An IEP team must “consider” a student’s need for AT.
Consideration of “Special Factors”;Present Levels/Annual Goals;Related Service;Supplementary Aids & Services;Supports for School Personnel.
Where is AT in the IEP?
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
AT can help a student by…..
Racing go-carts in hallways
Removing broccoli from the cafeteria
Communicating!Bringing back lava lamps
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Ideas too good not to share with you:– Entire class, entire school;– “Cool” or “Legit” Factor(s);– _________________________________:– _________________________________;– _________________________________;– _________________________________;
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Ideas we wish we could take credit for…
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Things to think about……Education is not occurring-data;Student not want to go to school;Frequent suspensions, behavioral
referrals – communication issue?Unknown or novel person’s level of
understanding?Can student access the curriculum &
environment(s)?
Questions to ask yourself….
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The message we want to leave you with:You are your child’s strongest
advocate;You are not alone;Your input is valuable;Trust your instincts;Collaboration;Not a “quick-fix”, and;Investment of time, &, and resources.
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You are the expert on your child.
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
Assistive Technology and the IEP: Fact versus Fiction
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Q & A
Thank You!
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