The Beneficial Role of Assistive Technology in the Transition Process

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

transition, employment & vocational rehab

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator
family member / caregiver
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Atrium 7

Description:

Dive into the fundamental concepts of Assistive Technology (AT) skills and the pivotal role AT plays in supporting students to succeed in post secondary life. Explore how technology can empower individuals with diverse needs to overcome barriers and enhance their independence in educational and life transitions. This session will explore the AT and Transition section of the Kansas Assistive Technology Guide. The session is designed for educators, specialists, administrators, and transition coordinators. Empower your students to navigate the path ahead with confidence and independence.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• “As a result of this activity, participants will be able to…”.
Identify two important characteristics of success for students who use AT as they transition to postsecondary life

• “As a result of this activity, participants will be able to…”.
Predict two potential AT barriers for students and their impact on postsecondary success

• “As a result of this activity, participants will be able to…”.
Analyze the AT and Transition Case Stories from the Kansas Assistive Technology Guide to identify best practices for teams

Disclosures:

Employed by Kansas Infinitec
Paige is owner, Buckingham Educational Services & Training, LLC
AT Lead Facilitator, Kansas Infinitec

Non-financial: ASHA member