Resources visited and thoughts

University of Kentucky Assistive Technology Project (UKAT)
http://edsrc.coe.uky.edu/www/ukatii/toolkit/index.html

UKAT Tools

• Consideration
• Pre-Assessment Profile
• Assessment Planning and Data Collection
• Assessment Report Outline
• Trial Implementation
• Assistive Technology Implementation
• Knowledge and Skills Survey

The tools that are offered work through step by step the process of the who, what, where, when, how and why of Assistive technology.  It is a very systematic approach.  It asks all the questions that help to point out the tools and the use and the user and the trainers and teachers and parents roles.  It brings clarity and defines the responsibility of each of the parties involved.  This makes the process of AT assignment and assessment clear and concise and EASY!

Making It Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology Guide

http://www.setbc.org/setbc/topics/effective_implementation_of_assistive_ technology.html

Support Materials

Making It Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology Guide

• Introduction - (341Kb PDF)
• Section One: Gather Relevant Information - (3.53MB PDF)
• Section Two: Establish IEP Goals - (224Kb PDF)
• Section Three: Conduct Assistive Technology Trials - (1.87MB PDF)
• Section Four: Identify Assistive Technology Solutions - (2.09MB PDF)
• Section Five: Develop Assistive Technology Implementation Plan - (3.11MB PDF)
• Section Six: Adapt Lessons for Technology Integration - (2.26MB PDF)
• Section Seven: Follow Up and Plan Transition - (3.31MB PDF)
• References and Resources - (113Kb PDF)

 Successful AT implementation is:

• collaborative
  
• systematic
  
• recursive
  
• flexible, and
  
• based on curricular goals and student needs 
  
  
  This site provides another guide to help establish AT needs and goals.  It uses SETT and WATI and UKAT information as well.  It is great to see that information sharing is available and encouraged in the world of technology.  It provides people with the ability to adjust quickly and share knowledge with a click.  The same principles that we hope the students are able to implement into their day.