AT and the IEP

Assistive Technology (AT) should only be considered at some individualized education program (IEP) Team meetings.

• True

• False

Providing AT devices and services is not optional under IDEA and an LEA has to provide AT devices and services even if there are no funds available for the AT device and service.

• True

• False

Providing an AT device to a child with a disability satisfies the IDEA’s AT requirements.

• True

• False

An AT evaluation must be conducted prior to providing an AT device and service to a child with a disability.

• True

• False

Children can learn to use an AT device on their own; educators have no obligation to provide training to a child or to their family.

• True

• False

Specific AT decisions need to be included in the written IEP document.

• True

• False

AT does not need to be considered as part of the secondary transition process (i.e., transitioning out of high school to post-secondary education, employment opportunities or adult services).

• True

• False

AT can be used for participation in State academic assessments.

• True

• False

AT always involves an electronic device and is always high-tech.

• True

• False

AT devices and services should only be considered for children with certain disabilities.

• True

• False