Implementation of Assistive Technology in Transition Planning

Using what we have learned in the past few posts, we will not apply that knowledge into the transition planning. Transition planning is when the students with IEP's are moving from High School to College. This is going to be an important time for that student, therefore they will need the help and guidance from their team. Two questions that relate to this topic will be answered below. 

Assistive technology can serve as a reasonable accommodation for a student with disability in college by

Colleges must provide students at no extra cost the ability to make accommodations to them based on their needs. This ruling can be found under theAmericans with Disabilities Act. Colleges must work with the students on how they will take part in class based on their needs and preferences. Students can also request materials/devices that will aide them on their college journey. 

How Apps on Technology Devices can Provide Visual 

Support for Students with Severe Disabilities

Apps seem to be the way of the future for general education students along with students with disabilities. Students with disabilities seem to adapt better in a classroom setting when there is a device that is aiding them in the classroom. We have looked at webinars where presenters have explained that they have seen students do a complete turn around with the help on an App. Apps can work for younger students, but also for the transition student. Apps can be chosen on the academic level of the student, along with needs and wants. Apps also can give the teacher feedback on how well that student did. This will allow for informal and formal assessment in some cases. Lastly, the teacher can have the student with a disability work with themselves or another classmate.