Assistive Technology Evaluations
CATIES conducts assistive technology evaluations on children with disabilities to determine which technology tools will help a child access the curriculum and succeed in school.
If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation, please complete a request form using the link in Step 1 below. Please review the procedures for requesting an assistive technology evaluation for additional information.
Procedure for Requesting an Assistive Technology EvaluationStep 1: Contact a CATIES staff member to discuss your initial inquiry. We will answer your questions about our evalutions, fees, and the process of requesting an evaluation. Complete an assistive technology evaluation request form: OR You may also contact us by email or phone: 609-771-3016 Step 2: After talking to a CATIES staff member, please download and complete the appropriate forms:
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We request that the individual scheduling the evaluation is responsible for ensuring that all forms are completed and returned 10 business days prior to the evaluation.
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An assistive technology evaluation includes:
A review of the student's educational history as provided by parents, teachers, therapists and school district personnel
An individualized evaluation by an educator/assistive technology specialist. This most often occurs at CATIES at The College of New Jersey but can be scheduled at the child's school under unique circumstances.
A written report with recommendations for assistive technology implementation. The report provides specific product information in order to assist the school district, agency or parent in implementing recommendations expeditiously.
Some sample outcomes for an assistive technology evaluation include identifying:
software to support a student's IEP goals.
specific technology tools to support a student's reading & writing.
technology-based strategies to accommodate a student who is a poor reader in the content areas.
a reliable method of gaining access to computers and the Internet for students with physical/sensory disabilities.
