Description
Assess, plan, and deliver assistive technology training that builds independence at work, school, and in daily living for people with disabilities or developmental delays. Evaluate needs, customize devices and software, adapt environments, teach skills, and modify tasks to remove barriers.
- • Complete and maintain assessments, training plans, and progress records.
- • Evaluate learners’ progress and prepare outcome reports for clients, families, and funders.
- • Assess access needs, abilities, and contexts to set realistic assistive technology goals.
- • Select training activities that build device proficiency within users’ abilities.
- • Plan, organize, and deliver individual and group assistive technology training in clinic, school, workplace, community, or remote settings.
- • Recommend device setups and environmental accommodations for home, school, and work.
- • Collaborate with rehab teams, educators, employers, and clinicians to coordinate services.
- • Teach use of assistive software and hardware (e.g., screen readers, AAC, switch access, voice input) to support communication, cognition, and productivity.
- • Develop user guides, curricula, and workshops that promote independent, safe, and efficient technology use.
- • Provide training and mentorship to staff, caregivers, and peers on assistive technology best practices.
- • Configure, customize, or requisition assistive devices, mounts, access methods, and adaptive peripherals.
- • Implement technology-based activities that support school, work readiness, and community participation.
- • Prepare, sanitize, and maintain devices; manage updates, licenses, and basic troubleshooting.
- • Advise on ergonomic setup, digital accessibility, and safe technology use in workplaces and classrooms.
- • Participate in trials, evaluations, or data collection to inform assistive technology selection and outcomes.
- • Support job retention by aligning accommodations, AT tools, and training with essential job tasks.
- • Train caregivers, educators, and employers to reinforce strategies and supports after training.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
