Section I

The overview of Assistive Technology in this section is very similar to those of other articles or papers that we have read in both this class and in Assistive technology. This article did however put some of the items it discussed in a slightly different language than others. When it discussed the different levels of AT it was the first time that I had seen low tech devices also be called light technology devices. The term light is extremely appropriate as not all low-tech devices require the use of low technology to create them. The prefect example is the one used in the article of the wheel chair that is created with composted waste.

This article also nicely breaks down the SETT format when assessing the needs of students and utilizing their solutions. It was a very comprehensive explanation of how student’s needs are assessed and how solutions are found. By looking at the student, environment, tasks and tool the SETT approach looks at difficulties a student is having from many different angles. A comprehensive assessment of a students needs is the only way to truly find them solutions that can be long lasting.


The one thing that I did not like about this section, or I guess the article as a whole, is that it only covers Early Childhood education. I feel that often in this course the issues that students face, as they grow older and enter secondary school are often not fully discussed. I find this difficult as I am certified currently for grade 7-12.