Webinar
CVI and assistive technology
Allie Futty, CATIS, TVI, COMS, discusses how to assess and implement assistive technology that will remove barriers to access for students with CVI
CVI Now hosted a live virtual event on CVI and Assistive Technology (AT), held on January 5, 2021. Allie Futty, a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS), TVI, and O&M specialist presented and answered parent questions about
- Assistive technology in the IEP,
- AT services,
- Considering the preferences and abilities of the end-user,
- AT evaluation using the SETT Framework (S=Student, E=Environment, T=Task, and T=Tool),
- Examples of AT, and
- AT to foster independence and project into adulthood.
The biggest takeaway: decisions about AT tools for a student with CVI come only after a comprehensive assessment. It can be easy to go into an AT evaluation with a device in mind or go straight to the device talk, but in order for AT to be successful, the educational team has to start with a child-centered assessment to see where the barriers exist and how to remove those barriers. Assistive technology must be matched to a child’s unique needs.
Allie referenced several resources in her presentation:
- Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services
- SETT Framework
- Assistive Technology: It’s the Law!
- CVI and Remote Learning (Allie’s blog post is linked!)
- PDF of Powerpoint presentation
If you would like to earn professional credits (PDP, ACVREP, CTLE, CE) for this webinar, head on over to Perkins eLearning.
Tune in to more Expert Q&As: CVI and Remote Learning, CVI and AAC, CVI and O&M
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