Transition Planning for Assistive Technology

I've already discussed how teachers can incorporate Assistive Technology into the IEP for current use, and now I would like to further elaborate on how teachers can help students and parents plan for Assistive Technology to be a part of transitioning into life after high school.

To help with this planning and process, I have developed a list of needs that the AT must be capable of meeting in order to be effective for the student's transition after high school.

• Easy to use and easy to customize
• Age appropriate
• Selected by the student's own choice
• Match the specific task
• Fit appropriately into the environment
• Be easily accessed by the student
• Training and technical support must be available if needed