Appendix C – QIAT Indicator #2: Assessment

Special Education Handbook: Oklahoma State Department of Education has developed guidance on assistive technology including definitions of devices and services, considering students’ A.T. needs, assessing students’ A.T. needs, and including A.T. in the IEP.

Making It Work: Effective Implementation of Assistive Technology by Special Education Technology British Columbia (SET BC) 2007. This resource package provides educators with a guide for implementing a variety of assistive technologies with students with special needs.

Education Tech Points - A Framework for Assistive Technology 3rd Edition:  Created by Gayl Bowser and Penny Reed. This manual guides IEP teams in considering, assessing, implementing, and transitioning AT for students.

Assistive Technology Internet Modules - Using the WATI Assessment Process: This online learning module focuses on the WATI AT assessment process which is based on the steps of (a) information gathering, (b) decision-making, and (c) trial use. It is designed for use for professional development, higher education courses, and independent study and was developed collaboratively by Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Texas Assistive Technology Network.

How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It?: This publication provides information and a ‘thought process’ teams can use to gather data and evaluate the effectiveness of AT.

Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Center: Located in the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the AIM Center assists Oklahoma students by providing textbooks and other instructional materials in Braille, large print, and other accessible formats.

Using the SETT Framework Video: Learn how to use Joy Zabala’s SETT Framework; Assessing students’ AT needs by considering the Student, Environments, Tasks, and Tools.

A.T. Assessment Made Easy Video:  Oklahoma ABLE Tech recaps 2014-2015 AT Support Team Regional Training by Dr. Penny Reed. Content covers three major laws that affect AT for all students with disabilities, and the AT Assessment process.

Free to Low-Cost Assistive Technology Solutions Video: Made by Oklahoma ABLE Tech, this video provides information about free and low-cost AT available across many AT categories.

Basics of AAC Video: Made by Oklahoma ABLE Tech, this video provides information on A.T. options for those who have speech/communication impairments.

Solutions for Students Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Video: Made by Oklahoma ABLE Tech, this video provides information on AT options for those who need A.T. support for hearing loss.

WATI A.T. Checklist: This form is part of the full assessment manual titled, Assessing Students’ Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT). The AT Checklist is located on pages 60-63.

Communication Matrix: Communication assessment designed for individuals of all ages who function at the earliest stages of communication and who use any form of communication.

Tech Matrix: Allows users to search for, and compare, nearly 400 technology products as well as read related research articles on the theory and practice of using technology to improve student learning.

Written Productivity Profile: This resource helps define student needs in the area of writing and consists of three parts: handwriting/keyboarding, spelling, and writing.