Overview

This module will assist teams in using the WATI assessment process to assess a student's need for assistive technology (AT) in the area of mobile devices. The process systematically progresses through information gathering, decision-making, and implementation planning. The WATI Assistive Technology Decision-Making Guide supports the team with guiding questions designed to yield information about the student, environment(s), and tasks. This module is Part I of two parts. Part II, "Mobile Device Access - WATI - Part II," further explores tools for mobile device access.

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour

What's Included
25 pages
Pre/post-assessments
Free Certificate

Identify and describe a minimum of three mobile devices used in education today.
List the first three components and supporting tools of the WATI AT assessment process.
Describe the pros and cons of mobile device access as they relate to various student characteristics.
Identify resources for gaining a deeper understanding of mobile device access.

Cindy Nankee OTR/L, ATP

Cindy is an assistive technology consultant and a registered occupational therapist. Her background includes 25+ years as a school-based OT, 9 years with Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI), and 5 years as the committee chairperson for the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan Conference.

This module was developed in collaboration with WATI and provides updated content from the Assessing Students' Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT) - IDEA discretionary grant #: 9906-23. 1992-2009

Module Content

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