Transcript Session Overview

Improving Your Assistive
Technology Service Delivery
AHEAD Conference 2014
Janet Peters, Great Lakes ADA Center
Bryan Ayers, Easter Seals Arkansas
Gayl Bowser, Independent Consultant
Session Overview
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An Introduction to the QIAT-PS Project
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Demonstration of the Student Self-Evaluation Matrix
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Demonstration of the Campus Self-Evaluation Matrix
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Discussion of the Pilot Project Opportunities
QIAT-PS Project History
What’s it like for post-secondary
students who use AT ?
Assistive Technology
and Your College Experience
Survey Results
The following survey was distributed to students
with disabilities in post secondary education
nationally, results were compiled in June, 2009.
1.
How would you rate your overall
transition experience from high school
to post secondary education?
Rating
Percent
%
Very Positive
33.82%
Positive
25.74%
Neutral
25.74%
Negative
9.56%
Extremely
Negative
5.15%
40.45% had
neutral or
negative
experiences
2.
Have you used assistive technology in
the following school environments?
Environment
Percent %
Post Secondary
77.06%
High School
52.29%
Middle School/Jr.
High
31.19%
Kindergarten Elementary
22.02%
Birth - Preschool
5.50%
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QIAT – PS
www.qiat-ps.org
The indicators are an extension of the QIAT K-12
transition indicators and respond to the civil rights
legislation of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
and sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
which will guide a student in their new postsecondary educational environment.
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Transition Services in IEPs
Developed by the age of 16 (or younger if
appropriate)
 Updated annually
 Include measurable post-secondary goals
based on age-appropriate transition
assessments
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(34) Transition services- The term `transition services' means a coordinated set
of activities for a child with a disability that--
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(A) is designed to be a results-oriented process, that is
focused on improving the academic and functional
achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the
child's movement from school to post-school activities,
including post-secondary education, vocational
education, integrated employment (including supported
employment), continuing and adult education, adult
services, independent living, or community
participation;
(34) Transition services
(B) is based on the individual child’s needs,
taking into account the child's strengths,
preferences, and interests . . . "
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Study of Post Secondary Life
Youth with
Disabilities
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General
Population
Enroll in Post-secondary program
45%
53%
Enroll in 4 years college
Held jobs on average
8%
10 mos.
29%
15 mos.
Use checking account
Use credit card
Likely to be working
46%
28%
57%
68%
50%
66%
AT Transition Implications
For Educators
Competent AT implementation in school does
not necessarily carry over to new
environments.
 There are specific skills at every age that can
be learned for AT transitions.
 The student’s Coordinated Set of Activities
should include a focus on assistive
technology use.
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Student Self-Evaluation Matrix
Indicators for Transition Success
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Self-awareness
Disclosure of disability information
Communication
Self advocacy
Self evaluation
Student initiative and decision making
Assistive technology problem solving
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Student Matrix Tool Demonstration
Campus Self-Evaluation Matrix
Indicator Areas
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Awareness and Eligibility
Planning and Implementation
Evaluation of Effectiveness
Administrative Support
Professional Development and Training
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A Guide to Getting Started
Tool Demonstration
QIAT-PS Pilot Program
Pilot Project Requirements
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Application - Share demographics of the size,
culture and needs of the organization for
accommodation and assistive technology.
Training or Meeting on the Pilot Project
Pre and post assessment using campus selfevaluation matrix (Results Shared)
Identify an area of need and plan an
improvement strategy (Plan Shared)
Complete a survey on the indicators and project
effectiveness
Results from the Pilot Data
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Most schools use the QIAT-PS pilot project
as part of a self-improvement process
happening on campus
Accessibility Information Technology is often
discussed and targeted while considering
Assistive Technology Service Delivery
Evaluation of Effectiveness is the most
common Indicator Area targeted for
improvement
Experiences from the Field
Setting Priorities and Making A Plan
Contact Information
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Janet Peters, Great Lakes ADA Center,
[email protected]
Bryan Ayres, Goodwill Easter Seals,
[email protected]
Gayl Bowser, Independent Consultant
[email protected]