What is the impact of the Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) and Assistive Technology Supplier (ATS) Credentials on Assistive Technology?
A (Source: RESNA):a. Many persons with disabilities must rely on the use of technology to function in their daily lives. Such technology can dramatically expand and facilitate independent living, employment, recreation, education, and management of medical risks. For these persons, gaining access to technology can be critical, but acquiring it can be costly, time-consuming, and risky if done without professional assistance. Providing inappropriate technology and technology-related services not only results in user dissatisfaction and risk, but leads to waste and abandonment of the equipment. To ensure consumer safety, satisfaction, and optimum function in their use of assistive technology and rehabilitation services, it is important that consumers have a way of identifying qualified people who: 1) specialize in the evaluation or supply of assistive technology services and devices, and 2) can provide the necessary training on their use. b. As an interdisciplinary association of professi
