tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post8621075824735778659..comments2023-10-13T19:06:21.007-04:00Comments on Tek-Ninja: School-based Assistive Technology and the other Guys...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-73455627083296755282012-05-20T18:24:52.833-04:002012-05-20T18:24:52.833-04:00Great insights. Unfortunately many of our school s...Great insights. Unfortunately many of our school systems in NC have yet to really embrace Assistive Tech interventions, whether it's due to funding or knowledge, or more likely both. I agree that schools are often challenged by the length of time-investment required to become a skilled AAC user. In our district we try to think of all tech interventions as an iterative process, meaning there really is no "end point".Tek-Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885680447752465652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912080565870247873.post-7056495843631479752012-05-20T12:58:59.949-04:002012-05-20T12:58:59.949-04:00I don’t see that much of a difference with schools...I don’t see that much of a difference with schools that recognize the role of assistive technology, the student’s need for assistive technology and are also supportive of using assistive technology. When this is missing, then that is where the differences between school and community assistive technology providers really start to stand out. When these factors are present, it’s a great collaboration. Occasionally it is a funding issue that stands in the way of educational service delivery. When that happens, the collaboration between school and community assistive technology can have outstanding benefits to the school and the student. <br /><br />The one area that I have found the exception is augmentative communication (AAC). The student who requires AAC rarely, if ever, is 100% independent in using the assistive communication device. Also, since healthcare funding for speech generating devices generally requires a 3 to 6 year needs prescription, I have often seen school teams become overwhelmed by the AAC device and the student’s need for ongoing training and support. I have also been fortunate to be involved with students enrolled in what I tend to refer as “model classrooms”. When that is the environment, the outcomes are nothing short of magical.humpsoftwarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11294212566489834815noreply@blogger.com