LAT Assessment/Referral Process

An Assistive Technology Assessment is completed by a team and :

• is on-going

• is conducted by a multidisciplinary team

• involves input from persons familiar with the student

• includes trial use of technology

Assistive technology assessment is an ongoing team process.  If the student's IEP team has met and determined that an ESE students may benefit from some type of assistive technology, the school completes the AT Request form Request for Assistive Technology Services/Screening form and sends it to the AT office along with a copy of the student's IEP.  Upon receipt of the referral packet, an assistive technology specialist contacts the school to obtain preliminary information regarding the referred student, arranges a date and time to observe the student in the school environment, and schedules a meeting at the school with the student's team.

The goal of this meeting is to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses and to target areas where AT will be implemented for a trial period.  The AT specialist will conduct the meeting using a team-decision making process, develop an action plan, and schedule a follow-up meeting.  The AT specialist will assist in the implementation of the action plan by providing AT devices/equipment and training.  The AT specialist will provide a written action plan to all team members.  At the end of the trial period, a written report will be provided summarizing the assessment and making recommendations.  In addition, the AT specialist assists in acquiring specific devices/equipment determined necessary for the student.