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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYDEVICES AND
SERVICES
Keyauna MaddoxAPT 507
Outcome of Presentationhellip Be able to explain what Assistive Technology is
Understand how Assistive Technology came to be
Be able to identify a variety of Light and High Tech Assistive Technology devices
Explain who is responsible for the funding of Assistive Technology
Understand how ethical practices relate to Assistive Technology
Explain how Assistive Technology should be used to benefit
students with disabilities
What is Assistive Technology
Any item or piece of equipment or product system acquired
commercially off the shelf modified or customized and used to
increase maintain or improve functional capability for an individual
with disabilities
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-447)
How did Assistive Technology Evolve
AT had not be formally
defined but was being
used to assist students with disabilities
1973
bull AT was formally defined
bull The ldquoTech Actrdquo of 1988 formally defined AT
bull Two specific areas related to AT were defined
bull Assistive Technology Service
bull Assistive Technology Devices
1988
1975 - Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for
students with disabilities
Continuedhellip
ldquoTech Actrdquo becomes ldquoIndividuals with Disabilities
Education Actrdquo (IDEA)
AT was mandated
Individual Transition Plans became part of Individual
Education Plan (IEP)
1990
AT devices had to be considered for all transition plans amp
part of IEP if considered necessary
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AT no long just part of educationhellipextended into the public arenahellip
No Discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Outcome of Presentationhellip Be able to explain what Assistive Technology is
Understand how Assistive Technology came to be
Be able to identify a variety of Light and High Tech Assistive Technology devices
Explain who is responsible for the funding of Assistive Technology
Understand how ethical practices relate to Assistive Technology
Explain how Assistive Technology should be used to benefit
students with disabilities
What is Assistive Technology
Any item or piece of equipment or product system acquired
commercially off the shelf modified or customized and used to
increase maintain or improve functional capability for an individual
with disabilities
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-447)
How did Assistive Technology Evolve
AT had not be formally
defined but was being
used to assist students with disabilities
1973
bull AT was formally defined
bull The ldquoTech Actrdquo of 1988 formally defined AT
bull Two specific areas related to AT were defined
bull Assistive Technology Service
bull Assistive Technology Devices
1988
1975 - Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for
students with disabilities
Continuedhellip
ldquoTech Actrdquo becomes ldquoIndividuals with Disabilities
Education Actrdquo (IDEA)
AT was mandated
Individual Transition Plans became part of Individual
Education Plan (IEP)
1990
AT devices had to be considered for all transition plans amp
part of IEP if considered necessary
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AT no long just part of educationhellipextended into the public arenahellip
No Discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
What is Assistive Technology
Any item or piece of equipment or product system acquired
commercially off the shelf modified or customized and used to
increase maintain or improve functional capability for an individual
with disabilities
Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-447)
How did Assistive Technology Evolve
AT had not be formally
defined but was being
used to assist students with disabilities
1973
bull AT was formally defined
bull The ldquoTech Actrdquo of 1988 formally defined AT
bull Two specific areas related to AT were defined
bull Assistive Technology Service
bull Assistive Technology Devices
1988
1975 - Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for
students with disabilities
Continuedhellip
ldquoTech Actrdquo becomes ldquoIndividuals with Disabilities
Education Actrdquo (IDEA)
AT was mandated
Individual Transition Plans became part of Individual
Education Plan (IEP)
1990
AT devices had to be considered for all transition plans amp
part of IEP if considered necessary
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AT no long just part of educationhellipextended into the public arenahellip
No Discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
How did Assistive Technology Evolve
AT had not be formally
defined but was being
used to assist students with disabilities
1973
bull AT was formally defined
bull The ldquoTech Actrdquo of 1988 formally defined AT
bull Two specific areas related to AT were defined
bull Assistive Technology Service
bull Assistive Technology Devices
1988
1975 - Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for
students with disabilities
Continuedhellip
ldquoTech Actrdquo becomes ldquoIndividuals with Disabilities
Education Actrdquo (IDEA)
AT was mandated
Individual Transition Plans became part of Individual
Education Plan (IEP)
1990
AT devices had to be considered for all transition plans amp
part of IEP if considered necessary
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AT no long just part of educationhellipextended into the public arenahellip
No Discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Continuedhellip
ldquoTech Actrdquo becomes ldquoIndividuals with Disabilities
Education Actrdquo (IDEA)
AT was mandated
Individual Transition Plans became part of Individual
Education Plan (IEP)
1990
AT devices had to be considered for all transition plans amp
part of IEP if considered necessary
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
AT no long just part of educationhellipextended into the public arenahellip
No Discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Continuedhellip
bull AT reauthorized
bull Students with disabilities were now to be educated with their peers
1997
Individual with Disabilities Improvement Act passedhellip
AT defined within law for the first time
Definition of ATdid not change
Clarification was made regarding surgically implanted devices
and replacement
2004
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
What is the purpose of the Assistive
Technology Continuum
Assistive Technology Continuum - A tool that
categorizes the the various AT devices into no tech
light tech and high tech
No Tech ndash AT is based on the students needshellipnot on the device
Light Tech ndash Simple tools that can assist the student amp make daily activities easier
High Tech ndash Usually electronic and require a power source
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Low Tech Exampleshellip
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
High Tech Exampleshellip
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Funding - Whorsquos
ResponsibleSchool District Level ndash Responsible for any AT devices or
services that appears in students IEP
Medicare Medicaid and Private Insurance (Focus of AT is
more for medical need) ndash Assist in paying for AT services
Other Options
1 Special needs libraries
2 Lending libraries
3 Disability Organizations
4 Churches Service Clubs Local Business amp Vendors
5 Family amp Friends
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
What role does Ethics play in AT
Ethics ndash Standard of conduct directly related to the profession in which you
practice
Rehabilitation Engineering amp Assistive Technology Society of North America
(RESNA)
Professional organization for AT
Code of Ethics standards are specific for AT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Largest international professional organization devoted to individuals with
disabilities
Advocates for appropriate policies
Sets professional standards
Provide professional development
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Ethics continueshellip
1 Is the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team doing what is right for
the student
2 Does the IEP team have an understanding of what technology can
and will do for the student
3 Is AT appropriate for this student
4 Is the IEP team ensuring that ethical standards of practices are
being followed
5 Are educators being adequately trained (professional
development) in AT
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
How to Incorporate AT
IEP Team Must
1 Identify how student will access the general education curriculum
2 Identify learning goals for student
3 Determine what accommodations and modifications student will needed
to meet their specific goals
4 AT services or devices must be considered as part of students IEP plan
5 ALL parties involved MUST regard privacy issues
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
FUNDINGLocal Sources
For small monetary requests (under approximately
$2500)
bull Service Organizations
bull Local Businesses
bull Community Foundations
Large Foundations
Additional funding for larger requests (Typically over
$5000)
bull Private Foundations
bull Corporate Foundations
bull Visit MATRs website for more resources
httpwwwcenmiorgmatr
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
OUTSIDE FUNDINGService Organizations
Many local service organizations may provide money to help someone in their community You can get a list of these organizations from your local Chamber of Commerce Some examples of these organizations would be Rotary Club Kiwanis Lions Club JayCees Business and Professional Womenrsquos Association
Community Foundations
A Community Foundation is much like a private foundation its funds however are derived from many donors rather than a single source They handle bequests from those who do not wish to establish an individual private foundation donations from corporations within the area and donations from small givers They are usually established for a specific geographic area
Private Foundations
These are non-profit organizations with an endowment usually donated from a single source such as an individual or family The private foundation is usually established from personal wealth Examples of a private foundation would include Rockefeller Foundation William H and Grace A Dow Foundation and Knight Family Charitable and Educational Foundation
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Corporate Foundation
Created by a corporation a way for the corporation to return some of its profits to the community Corporations have widely varying corporate philanthropy programs and can be a great source of funding for educational purposes Some examples of a corporate foundation might be AT amp T Barnes amp Noble Kmart Corporation Contributions Program
There may be a private foundation and a corporate foundation of the same name Do not confuse foundations with similar names Even though their origins may be similar their purposes may be very different Example William H and Grace A Dow Foundation (private foundation) and Dow Chemical Company Foundation (corporate foundation)
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
OUTSIDE FUNDING CONrsquoT
Local Businesses
Do not overlook smaller companies and independently owned businesses in your area While individual companies or businesses may not be able to fund a grant idea on their own several could contribute to fund a project Even some larger corporations tend to ldquogive where they liverdquo
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
IDEA
It is important to remember that IDEA rsquo97 clearly states that it is the schoolrsquos responsibility to purchase needed AT but IDEA does not prevent you from seeking additional funding from outside sources At no time can the responsibility for funding for devices or services be passed on to the studentrsquos family
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
Questions or Commentshellip
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
ResourcesBeard L Carpenter L Johnston L (2011) Assistive Technology Access for
All Students New Jersey Pearson
Assistive Technology Enabling Dreams (2009)
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=zZ5CkpgVQJ4ampfeature=relatedg
Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology
wwwk12wauspubdocsLowTechAssistiveTechnologypdf
Assistive Technology Type of High Tech Assistive Technology wwwisthawaiiedutrainingtech07_types2php
