Assistive Technology Professional General Information Flashcards
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Which Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) principle requires that all non-text content have a text alternative?
Answer: Perceivable
The Perceivable principle includes the requirement that non-text content such as images have text alternatives so users with visual impairments can access the information.
A school-age child with cerebral palsy has difficulty gripping a pencil. Which low-tech AT intervention should be trialed first?
Answer: Adapted pencil grip or built-up handle
Low-tech adaptations such as pencil grips are trialed before high-tech solutions following the principle of least restrictive AT intervention.
What does RESNA stand for, and why is it significant for ATP certification?
Answer: Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America — it administers the ATP certification exam
RESNA is the professional organization that administers the ATP credentialing examination and sets standards for the assistive technology profession.
Which principle should guide an ATP when a recommended AT solution conflicts with a client's cultural values or preferences?
Answer: Prioritize client-centered practice and incorporate cultural considerations into the recommendation
Client-centered, culturally responsive practice ensures that AT recommendations respect the individual's values and are therefore more likely to be accepted and used.
An adult with multiple sclerosis fatigues rapidly during computer use. Which AT strategy most directly reduces motor fatigue?
Answer: Word prediction to reduce keystrokes and typing effort
Word prediction software reduces the total number of keystrokes required, directly lowering the physical effort and fatigue associated with typing.
Which document formally records the AT services, devices, and outcomes agreed upon for a student with a disability in the public school system?
Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
The IEP legally documents AT devices and services as part of the student's special education plan, making them enforceable obligations for the school.
What is the primary ethical concern when an AT professional has a financial relationship with a specific device manufacturer?
Answer: It creates a conflict of interest that could bias device recommendations
Financial relationships with manufacturers create a conflict of interest that may compromise the objectivity of AT recommendations, violating professional ethics standards.