Assistive Technology Assessments
In class this week we learned about the various assessment tools that are used in determining a students strengths and needs and matching appropriate technology to the students needs. This page contains information on the various assessment tools we discussed in class.
MPT Model
The Matching People with Technology (MPT) model was created by Marcia J, Scherer that attempts to do as its name implies. It is a client centred model that looks at a clients goals/task to be accomplished, their millieu (setting) and strengths and needs. Based on the information that is provided it attempts to match the client with the appropriate type and level of technology to accomplish their goals.
SETT Model
The Student Environment Task Tools (SETT) Model was developed by Joy Zabala in 1995. It is a set of guidelines that help gather information (data) in order to recommended appropriate technology interventions. It was developed to help reduce the number of instances where inappropriate technology was being recommended or adopted.
WATI Model
The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is a process based assessment that examines a students needs for assistive technology in their normal work / study environments. It is an all encompassing assessment that examines many areas of a students life including, fine motor skills, motor aspects of wiring, writing materials, communication, reading, learning and studying, math, recreation and leisure, seating and positioning, mobility, vision, and hearing.
