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Assistive technologists work to improve access to learning or/and improving independence and participation for individuals with disabilities. They do this through learner support and staff support with activities such as assessments, training and guidance. Assistive technologists have a good understanding of learners’ needs and a wide technology knowledge relevant to learning, living or work context. The role requires knowledge of assistive technology hardware and software such as text to speech, prediction, dictation, vision and physical access tools.

Alternative Labels

assistive technology assessor

assistive technology facilitator

assistive technology technician

educational assistive technologist

educational technologist

educational technology advisor

IT disability support advisor

special needs technologist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

address problems critically assess users' interaction with ICT applications assist children with special needs in education settings cooperate with education professionals ensure compliance with legal requirements evaluate education programmes guide learners in using assistive technologies identify education needs liaise with educational support staff manage government-funded programmes measure software usability monitor educational developments organise projects to fill education needs present reports promote education programmes protect personal data and privacy provide assistive technology provide education management support provide specialised instruction for special needs students stimulate students' independence

Essential Knowledge

ICT accessibility standards assessment processes assistive technology in education behavioural disorders communication disorders curriculum objectives curriculum standards development delays disability care disability types domotic systems human-computer interaction learning difficulties learning needs analysis online moderation techniques project management special needs education special needs learning equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on lesson plans advise on teaching methods apply for government funding coordinate educational programmes develop organisational policies follow research on special needs education manage budgets manage resources for educational purposes provide feedback to teachers work with virtual learning environments

Optional Knowledge

application usability education administration education law funding methods government policy

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4e82464b-e9d7-4d51-9116-294ab40c5169

Status

released

Occupations

assistive technologist

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI