Day of Visioning: Increasing Access to Assistive Technology

Question 2: What do you see as the challenges for the development of AT services nationally?

Of particular concern to discussants was the recognition that there is no unified vision for AT across all disabilities. It was acknowledged that current educational accountability legislation and requirements, such as the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and its emphasis on adequate yearly progress (AYP) may drive systemic change nationally. This suggested the need for a cohesive business plan with a single goal that addresses development and planning.

Another major issue that emerged from conversations was the lack of best practice information for AT leaders and practitioners. This issue has implications for assisting with the development of regulatory language that addresses highly qualified personnel stated in the IDEA reauthorization.

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*Participant*	*Topic (Video Links)*
Phil Parette	Summary of challenges discussions