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When determining the Assistive Technology (AT) needs of a student with a disability, it is important for local education agency (LEA) teams to provide high-quality AT services. The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) were developed by focus groups, validated through research, and provide a set of descriptors that can serve as a guideline for LEAs to evaluate the quality of their AT services. These indicators are broken down into eight areas that are important to the development and delivery of AT services:
- Consideration of AT Needs
- Assessment of AT Needs
- AT in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- AT Implementation
- Evaluation of Effectiveness of AT
- AT in Transition
- Administrative Support for AT
- AT Professional Development
A set of self-assessment matrices have been developed as a companion piece to the Quality Indicators’ intent statements for each area. School districts can use the QIAT to assist in the self-assessment and development of district-level policies and procedures which align with federal and state law.
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