This session describes the development of a secondary transition program’s initiative to both build on assistive technology consideration and implementation across a district and improve student vocational outcomes by merging their Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) with on-site student volunteer work experiences. This presentation is geared towards those looking for creative problem-solving strategies to meet multiple needs when working with individuals with disabilities. The content focuses on one district’s needs/challenges that led to the program’s development, in addition to detailed information on the program design and activities.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the needs assessment results that led to this initiative
- Identify the specific work experience design and activities promoting district-wide AT consideration while developing student work skills, self-determination, and self-advocacy skills.
- Analyze this initiative and design for broader application in other environments
- This presentation proposal’s content also supports the Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines track.
Speaker(s)
Veenendall