Assistive Technology Service Delivery

Anthony Shay is a Capacity Building Specialist, Assistive Technologist, and Rehabilitation Specialist with the University of Wisconsin, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (USA). He holds a Doctoral Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services. He is a WI Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and holds an Assistive Technology and Accessible Design Certification. Anthony chairs the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America’s (RESNA) Vocational Rehabilitation Professional Specialty Group (VRPSG).

• 1. Introduction and How to Use this BookSection 1: Staging the Assistive Technology Service Delivery Process2. Assistive Technology and the Accommodations Model3. Evidence-Based Practice in Assistive Technology Service Delivery4. Assistive Technology Strategies, Techniques, Tools, and TipsSection 2: Overview of the Service Delivery Process5. The Big Picture: The 50,000 Foot View Section 3: Assistive Technology Service Delivery Process: Service Entry6. Referral, Intake and Initial Assessment7. Systematic Assessment8. Plan Development, Recommendations and Report WritingSection 4: Assistive Technology Service Delivery Process: Mid-Process Services9. Task Analysis10. Technology Procurement11. Technology DevelopmentSection 5: Assistive Technology Service Delivery Process: Service Completion12. Ongoing Training, Support, and Maintenance13. Follow-Up, Follow Along and Re-Referral 14. Case Closure15. Consideration of Underserved Groups and Lower Resourced Environments