RESNA publishes position paper
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:36 AM CDT, Wed April 27, 2022
WASHINGTON – RESNA has issued a new position paper to advocate for increased access to assistive technology for all students with disabilities by defining capacity-building as a significant job responsibility of assistive technology specialists who work in school settings. Unlike ATPs in health or governmental settings, an essential role of ATPs who work in school settings is building the capacity of other school professionals to contribute to the provision of AT services. “We recognize that the expertise of specialists is still needed for students with complex needs, including communication, which are not met by readily accessible or easy-to-implement tools,” states RESNA. “Nevertheless, AT specialists in schools should strive to meet the AT needs of students with disabilities through a capacity-building approach rather than direct service provision.” The position paper is sponsored by the RESNA K12 Practice Special Interest Group.
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