AT Decision-Making Tool Resources

This AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT) guides and supports the educational team in considering the need for assistive technology (AT) and accessible educational materials (AEM) for their students. Completion of the ATDMT does not result in identifying specifc AT and/ or AEM. However, the tool provides guidance when an assessment is needed to gather more information for AT, AEM, and/or accessible formats. A glossary of terms is located at the end as well as additional resources to support steps of the tool.

As outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the local educational agency (LEA) must provide for the specific needs of students with disabilities through a team process, including the consideration of the need for assistive technology (AT) and supporting accessible educational materials (AEM). To assist educational teams in considering the need for AT devices and services, the Ohio AT&AEM Network with representatives from OCALI, regional state support teams (SST), and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce developed the following tool.