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The EST-AT (Access Technology) is responsible for coordinating the provision of top quality, relevant, and up to date access technology programs and services for learners who are supported by APSEA. As a member of the APSEA Service Delivery Team, the EST-AT promotes active learner participation to encourage optimal access to relevant technology and improving access to the learning environment.
- Engages in collaborative practice; working with learners and their families, as well as APSEA employees, educational teams, and community partners to recommend appropriate assessment (Student, Environment, Task, Tools, Training - SET3) strategies related to access technology within the context of program planning for learners who are blind or visually impaired in each of the Atlantic Provinces.
- Consults and provides professional learning and resources to APSEA staff and educational teams related to access technology for learners who receive supports from APSEA.
- Collaborates with learners, their families, the APSEA Service Delivery Team, and educational team members regarding inclusive practices to support skill development, actualization, and successful use of access technology for learners who are BVI and/or DHH.
- Assesses, selects, adapts, and uses evidence-informed strategies and materials/technology to address the unique access needs of learners who are BVI and/or DHH by utilizing UDL and RTI principles in conjunction with current best practices in the field of access technology.
- Supports processes to create a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.
- Fosters respectful, collaborative relationships between families and professionals.
- Participates in ongoing professional learning.