Assistive Technologies QQI L6

Participant Profile:
This course aims to facilitate the participant to enhance their knowledge of Assistive Technology and develop the skills required to conduct an Assistive Technology Assessment. NOTE: This is a classroom based course NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information. NOTE: This course is best suited for those working in the field of Special Education Needs (SEN) and Learner Supports

Programme Description:
• Definition and Understanding of Assistive Technology • Recognition of the benefits associated with the use of Assistive Technology - Sensory disabilities, Physical and neurological disabilities, Developmental disabilities • Identify the funding streams available to people with disabilities SENO, HSE, Department of Education and Science, Department of Health and Children • Develop an understanding of how technologies used can be adapted to make them more accessible - Laptop, Accessibility Options in Microsoft Systems, Ease of Access, Switch access, Magnifier, Narrator, On-screen keyboard, Speech narrator • Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment - principles of good practice when conducting an assessment - Person Centred Assessments b, select a client, Research the disability involved, Matching the client with the technology, Assistive Technology abandonment, Assessment Forms, Statement of Need, Review, Applying best practice • Challenges presented when conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment • How to Act as an advocate for a person with a disability / client when accessing or using Assistive Technology • Technology as applied in an Educational Setting – Microsoft accessibility options mind- mapping software etc • Examining own organisation - key issues relating to current legislation, rights of the person to education, support services available etc