Initiative Description
KATS Network, through the enTech AT Resource Center, is partnering with Jefferson Co. Public Schools in a program called Life Skills and Enabling Technology (LSET). enTech demonstrated several AT devices to 18 to 21 year old students in JCPS so they and their teams could make a decision about what technology might be useful in the transition from high school to adulthood. To date, three sessions have been held, with more to come. enTech may, as decisions are made, provide loaners to the schools and students. The school will implement the technology in the transition services.
Lessons Learned/Replication
We started this collaboration in September, 2022. It is difficult to know at this time how successful this collaboration will be; however, we have provided in-depth AT services in a multi-disciplinary team across a wide range of AT types to 11 students. They are in the process of determining which equipment will be implemented in the school program for these transition students. We are going to be looking for additional funding to support this program in the future.