Who is considered to be an assistive technology specialist?
There is no required licensure as an assistive technology specialist. There are certifications and degrees issued by several organizations and educational institutions, including RESNA (Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association of North America), RIATT @ NASDSE (Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies @ National Association of State Directors of Special Education), University of Kentucky, State University of New York, and others. In many cases, special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other professionals have become local experts on AT issues. Until there is a licensure or certification required, professionals are encouraged to examine their own skills and knowledge, perhaps through a self-examination using the NASDSE and QIAT competencies. Professionals are also encouraged to engage in ongoing learning through conferences, workshops and other opportunities to maintain a current knowledge base. The D
