Assistive Technology Assessment

The purpose of this study was to examine assessment procedures used to determine assistive technology needs of individuals with physical disabilities during the transition process from school to work. Three assessment protocols were used: 1) a professional multidisciplinary model; 2) a video screening model; and 3) a job coach model. Five students with physical disabilities received each of the three assessment protocols. A multiple case study design was used to evaluate assistive technology recommendations generated by the models for each of the participants. Results are discussed in terms of advantages and disadvantages of assessment protocols with regard to assistive technology recommendations for students in the transition process.