Improving Your Assistive Technology Service Delivery AHEAD Conference 2014

1. Improving Your Assistive Technology Service Delivery AHEAD Conference 2014 Janet Peters, Great Lakes ADA Center Bryan Ayers, Easter Seals Arkansas Gayl Bowser, Independent Consultant

2. Session Overview • An Introduction to the QIAT-PS Project • Demonstration of the Student Self-Evaluation Matrix • Demonstration of the Campus Self-Evaluation Matrix • Discussion of the Pilot Project Opportunities

3. QIAT-PS Project History

4. 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.

5. 1. How would you rate your overall transition experience from high school to post secondary education? 40.45% had neutral or negative experiences

6. Have you used assistive technology in the following school environments?

7. Screen Shot of the QIAT-PS Hone Page

8. 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 post-secondary educational environment.

9. 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

10. (34) Transition services- - The term `transition services' means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that--(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;

11. (34) Transition services (B) is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences, and interests . . . "

12. Study of Post Secondary Life

13. 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.

14. Student Self-Evaluation Matrix Indicators for Transition Success • Self-awareness • Disclosure of disability information • Communication • Self advocacy • Self evaluation • Student initiative and decision making • Assistive technology problem solving

15. Student Matrix Tool Demonstration

17. Campus Self-Evaluation Matrix Indicator Areas • Awareness and Eligibility • Planning and Implementation • Evaluation of Effectiveness • Administrative Support • Professional Development and Training

18. A Guide to Getting Started

19. Tool Demonstration

21. QIAT-PS Pilot Program

22. Pilot Project Requirements • 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 self-evaluation matrix (Results Shared) • Identify an area of need and plan an improvement strategy (Plan Shared) • Complete a survey on the indicators and project effectiveness

23. Results from the Pilot Data • 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

24. Experiences from the Field

25. Setting Priorities and Making A Plan

26. Contact Information • Janet Peters, Great Lakes ADA Center, jpete@uic.edu • Bryan Ayres, Goodwill Easter Seals, bayres@eastersealsar.com • Gayl Bowser, Independent Consultant gaylbowser@aol.com