The AT Internet Module discussing "AT Consideration in the IEP Process" explains that
the 1997 IDEA revision which requires all IEP teams to consider whether assistive
technology is needed, compelled consideration of AT needs for all students receiving
special education services. In 2004, the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education
Improvement Act (IDEIA) stated that AT must be considered to determine if the student is
receiving a free, appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
AT Consideration vs. AT Assessment?
The term "AT Consideration" differs from the term "AT Assessment" which I discussed in
my last post. AT Consideration is a brief process in which the IEP team clearly identifies
the student's needs and required educational tasks to determine if the student might require
AT to participate and progress in the general curriculum.
AT Consideration Questions to Address:
"What is it that we expect the
student to be able to do in the educational program that
he/she is currently
unable to do because of his/her disability?"
"Would AT provide a solution
for that?"
AT Consideration at Cabrini University Disability Resource Center:
Although IEP's are not in effect at the college level, from my newly gained
understanding of AT Consideration, it occurs to me that some version of an AT checklist
would be helpful in addressing the needs of our DRC students. The link below for the
"OCALI AT Consideration Checklist" could be modified for use as a quick resource to
provide focus in selecting AT tools that would help our students perform to their capabilities
at Cabrini University.
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