Assessment Tools
A challenge exists to provide the most suitable technology to meet the needs of each individual. Some of the most effective assessment tools used to match the technology to the person are:
1. MPT- Matching Person & Technology
Dr. Marcia Scherer is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester and an author who developed an assessment tool called MPT. The goal of the MPT is to match the most appropriate technology to the individual. This process looks at such aspects as the individuals need/goals, preferences, psychosocial characteristics and expected technological benefits. After the technology is engaged with the individual, further monitoring is required to assess its impact on the individual's quality of life, mood, self-esteem effects, self-determination and social support.
2. HATT- Special Needs Assessment Procedures: A Guide to Ensure Equal Access to Literacy Programs for Adults with Disabilities
This manual provides assistance to people with different disabilities to meet their literacy needs.
3. WATI- Assistive Technology assessment developed in Wisconsin which is a process with a systematic
3. WATI- Assistive Technology assessment developed in Wisconsin which is a process with a systematic
approach, to providing an evaluation of the student’s needs, for Assistive technology in their environment. There is no scoring method utilized in this method.
4. SETT- |This framework involves obtaining information about the Student, the Environment, the Tasks, and the Tools. Many aspects of the student's life is considered when utilizing this tool. The student's unique needs, abilities and her/his environment are SETT into the framework to help evaluate the individual's specific needs.
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