What professionals are considered qualified to assess an individual in the area of assistive technology?
• Generally speaking, individuals with professional licenses as occupational and physical therapists, special educators, speech pathologists, or rehabilitative counselors MAY have the expertise to conduct an assistive technology evaluation. • Individuals may also be certified through the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) as an Assistive Technology Provider (ATP) – someone who analyzes the needs of consumers with disabilities, assists in selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumer’s needs, and provides training in the use of the selected device(s).
