VERTICAL GUIDE

An Educator's Guide to Recommending Assistive Technology

Helping Students Navigate Life Beyond High School

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As students transition into life beyond high school, it is essential for educators to help students transition successfully with the needed support and resources

PRe-Transition

Transition to post-secondary education/training

tRansition to independent living

transition to employment

Ongoing support

Pre-Transition (Senior Year)

Transition into adulthood, facilitated with the use of assistive technology, requires the collaboration and dedication of many. This includes the student, parents, educators, and other service providers.

PRe-transition

Transition to post-secondary education/training

transition to employment

tRansition to independent living

Ongoing support

Pre-Transition (Senior Year)

At this level, assessment of assistive technology must be considered for effectiveness and determination of needs being met. This is the responsibility of all stakeholders, including students.

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Ongoing support

PRe-transition

transition to employment

tRansition to independent living

Transition to post-secondary education/training

pre-transition

Transition to Post-Secondary Education/Training

There are multiple assistive technology available for students as they transition to post-secondary education and training. These devices benefit students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and invisible disabilities.

Ongoing support

PRe-transition

transition to employment

tRansition to independent living

Transition to post-secondary education/training

pre-transition

Transition to Post-Secondary Education/Training

Students must first learn to advocate for themselves and let their teachers/professors know that they need assistive technology. These assistive technology may include screen readers, braille, spaces for mobility, text-to-speech, and many other benefits.

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pre-transition

transition to Post-secondary education and training

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Transition to Employment

Students who desire to work have the option for workplace accommodations. Some students may need extended time for work deadlines or accommodations to get work done.

pre-transition

transition to Post-secondary education and training

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Transition to Employment

Other accommodations may include:

• Using accommodation devices for communication
• Modifying spaces for mobility

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pre-transiton

transition to Post-secondary education/training

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Transition to Independent Living

Students with disabilities want the opportunity to live independently; however, they fear challenges that may present.

pre-transiton

transition to Post-secondary education/training

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Transition to Independent Living

Students who want to live independently may need help with medications and schedules, cooking, and other needs. Students can use digital reminders, digital calendars, and even Watchminders to help with reminders

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pre-training

transition to post-secondary education and traIning

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Ongoing Support

Students should continue to be assessed when using assistive technology in the post-secondary setting, employment, and independent living. They should be continuously assessed to make sure that their needs are met with assistive technology.

pre-training

transition to post-secondary education and traIning

transition to independent living

transition to employment

ongoing support

Ongoing Support

Educators and service providers should continuously provide training support and support to using technology.

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