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The Assistive Technology Specialist Program: Overview
Federal and state laws require that school district personnel be prepared to offer a full range of assistive technology services to provide access to curriculum content for all students. The Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate Program prepares individuals to fully understand and implement these federal and state mandates within their school, district, or program.
Each of the courses meets the professional development hours for license renewal as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, as well as other state agencies.
Who Should Attend
Educational administrators, teachers, and anyone who has the desire or professional need to learn the federal and state requirements for serving the disabled within their organizations, including:
- Special Education Teachers
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Speech and Language Specialists
- Rehabilitation Specialists
- Educational Program Specialists
- Educational Resource Specialists
- School Psychologists
- School Administrators
- Parents of Special Needs Students
In addition, the first course, SPE 530/595 Introduction to Assistive Technology, provides a detailed overview of Assistive Technology including evaluation and assessment. This course will be of interest to a greater audience including parents of disabled students, as well as, other interested members of the community.
The Assistive Technology Courses
Courses are offered online, year-round on a trimester schedule.
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Program Instructor
Paul Richard | prichard@dos5.net
Orange County Department of Education
PO Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 | (714) 313-9303
Connect with Professor Richard: http://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-richard-csudh
Paul Richard has been involved in providing access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities since 1978. From 1978 to 1982, he was involved in a federally funded research and development project exploring the use of assistive technology with children ages birth to eight. Since 1982, he began providing assistive technology services to K-14 students enrolled at the Orange County Department of Education. These services include Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations and assessments. Other services include consultation and technical support in the operation and maintenance of these technologies.