Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

1. Describe and utilize an interdisciplinary approach to the selection, implementation and use of technology to meet the educational, vocational, transitional and independent living needs of individuals (adults and children) with disabilities
   
2. Identify and describe the function of the range of assistive technology devices and services in the home, school, work place and community environments, including augmentative and alternative communication; seating, positioning, and mobility; computer access; and technology for people with learning disabilities.
   
3. Describe the process of selection and implementation of assistive technology solutions.
   
4. Identify functional limitations related to vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive and health related impairments; describe barriers to technology, and common functional adaptations, and exhibit sensitivity in terms of language and behavior.
   
5. Describe practical benefits of assistive technology in different settings (including computer technology, telecommunication technology, and Internet tools, such as the web); provide examples of accessible technology applications for employment, education, family responsibilities, civic participation, communication, entertainment and extracurricular activities.
   
6. Explain legal obligations of different entities related to providing assistive technology devices and services.
   
7. Identify funding sources for assistive technology and explain what kinds of assistive technology devices and services they typically cover.
   
8. Locate local and national resources related to assistive technology.
   
9. Explain how built-in accessibility features in commonly used software can be activated and used to promote access and inclusion of students and employees with disabilities.
   
10. Successfully problem-solve case studies provided. The case studies are designed to facilitate the ability to apply the knowledge learned in the course in specific contexts.