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May 30, 2026
Hosted by The TNOTA Rural West District
Saturday, May 30, 2026
In Person ONLY
9:00 - 11:30 am Central Time/10:00 - 12:30 am Eastern Time
About the presentation: This session equips occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists with a practical understanding of their roles in assistive technology (AT) within the educational model. Participants will examine how AT supports student access and participation, how to engage in the AT consideration process as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and how to document AT use appropriately. Case studies and application activities will highlight strategies for identifying, trialing, and integrating AT tools that align with student needs and educational goals.
Course Objectives:
- Examine the dynamics between related service providers and assistive technology.
- Analyze key components of an effective AT consideration process.
- Identify critical elements derived from the AT consideration process to address and document in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Speaker: Diane McCluskey, OTR/L, ATP, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Towson State University in Maryland and is a registered occupational therapist (OT) licensed in Tennessee with an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification. With more than 39 years of experience, she has provided OT and assistive technology (AT) services to individuals from birth through adulthood in both rural and urban settings across multiple states, with a primary focus on supporting children with disabilities. Diane’s professional background includes clinical, school-based, and home-care environments, as well as specialized and nontraditional settings such as Shriners Hospital, a hippotherapy center, and volunteer OT services in Danang City, Vietnam. She has owned and operated a pediatric therapy practice and has served as an AT Specialist for multiple school districts as well as a District AT Coordinator prior to joining Tennessee’s AT Project for Education. Diane is an experienced presenter who has shared her expertise in OT and AT.
Location:
2.5 contact hours; Free for members; $50 for non-members
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