Assistive Technology Assessment Certification

Individuals will be required to complete three assistive technology assessments, as well as other assignments related to Assistive Technology using the Student, Environment, Tools, and Task (SETT) model and other assessment modules.

Presenters

  • Michelle Austin, M.A., CCC/SLP Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist
  • Laura Lavery, M.A., Education Specialist/Assistive Technology Specialist

Intended Audience

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special Educators, Administrators, Program Specialists, or others designated by their district to address Assistive Technology

Dates and Time

Module Date Time
Module 1 - Seating, Positioning, Mobility September 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 2 - Access, Vision, Hearing October 2, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 3 - Communication November 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 4 - Reading December 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 5 - Writing January 8, 2027 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 6 - Organization and Math February 5, 2027 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Module 7 - Activities of Daily Living, Recreation and Leisure, Funding March 5, 2027 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Format

Virtual

Summary

During this certificate program, individuals will be required to complete three assistive technology assessments, as well as other assignments related to Assistive Technology using the Student, Environment, Tools, and Task (SETT) model and other assessment modules. Attendance at all seven full-day sessions and satisfactory completion of projects and assignments are required to receive the certificate.

Assessment for Assistive Technology is accomplished through a thorough assessment of skill areas and needs. Determinations of equipment or software needs are based on a feature match of equipment to areas of needs or student-specific skills. Assistive Technology recommendations and equipment needs are then utilized on a trial basis. Assistive Technology assessments should not be viewed as a one-time assessment but rather an ongoing process for determining appropriate equipment needs based on trial use.

Participants will be able to

  • Demonstrate assessment techniques appropriate to address Assistive Technology.
  • Demonstrate appropriate feature match for Assistive Technology needs.
  • Understand Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes and legal implications in relationship to Assistive Technology.
  • Utilize assessment techniques and a team approach to address specific student needs in relationship to assistive technology.
  • Address a variety of options to assess and determine appropriate Assistive Technology.

Registration

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