The WA Assistive Technology Program (WATAP) has an immediate 
opening for an
assistive technology specialist in Seattle.

Complete position details and the application process can be 
found at:

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The Washington Assistive Technology Act Program within CHDD at 
the
University of WA has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistive 
Technology
(AT) Specialist/Continuing Education Specialist.  who has 
excellent
experience in the delivery of AT demonstrations, conducting AT 
evaluations
and consultations, and in the development and delivery of 
intensive hands-on
training.  A particular focus of this position will be providing 
services to
low-vision and blind individuals through the AT and Independent 
Living
Programs, and deaf-blind individuals through the iCanConnect 
Washington
Program, part of the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution 
Program
(NDBEDP).  This position will work closely with the WATAP State 
Project
Director, the iCanConnect Services Coordinator for WA State, 
WATAP AT
Specialists, and WATAP Program Coordinator.



Assistive Technology Information and Outreach, Demonstration, 
Assessment,
Evaluation, and Consultation



Conduct and provide hands-on experiences, technical assistance, 
and
consultation with a particular focus on technologies that would 
benefit
low-vision, blind, and deaf-blind individuals to meet 
telecommunication or
independent living needs.  Also experience and knowledge on a  
wide range of
assistive technology and accessible electronic and information 
technology
products for individuals of all ages with disabilities in WA 
state
including, but not limited to: simple aids for daily living; 
Windows,

iOS, and Android hardware and software; adaptive switch and 
computer access;
learning, cognition, and mental health supports; seating and 
positioning
systems; augmentative and alternative communication systems; and 
using
creative off-the-shelf every-day objects to create unique AT or 
adapt and
modify existing technology and equipment is preferred.

Conduct AT evaluations and consultations.  Assess an individual's 
functional
needs and match technology based on those needs.  Provide written
documentation to support assessment and make recommendations for 
technology
and modifications.

Provide individualized set-up, training, and support for 
technologies that
would benefit low-vision, blind, and deaf-blind individuals to 
meet
telecommunication and independent living needs.

Conduct and facilitate public outreach events in communities 
across the
state that include presentations, device demonstrations and 
consultations,
and exhibits of other community resources.  Targeted groups 
include
individuals with disabilities and their families, disability 
professionals,
educators, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, health care 
facilities,
employers and others in rural and underserved communities 
including
agricultural and tribal communities.

Research, coordinate purchase of assistive technology products, 
and support
the creation of kits to be deployed during the public outreach 
events and
loaned to interested parties in the targeted groups.

Promote the WATAP short-term device lending program, iCanConnect 
WA,
Northwest Access Fund AT Low-Interest Loan and Match Savings 
programs, and
Evergreen Reuse Coalition during outreach events and 
consultations.  Assist
in the development of promotional and other marketing efforts for 
these
events.



Assistive Technology Training

Conduct intensive, hands-on half-day to full-day workshop-style 
trainings
for professional audiences across the state.

Emphasis of the trainings will include thinking critically about 
and
incorporating technology into the home, school, and workplace for
individuals with disabilities to promote independence and 
functionality.

Develop and adapt technical content of curriculum to be used in 
trainings.
Targeted professional audiences include disability professionals, 
educators,
public agencies, health care facilities, employers and others in 
rural and
underserved communities including agricultural and tribal 
communities.
Sample topics include: AT for sensory disabilities; AT for 
learning,
cognition, and mental health; school to post-K-12 or work 
transition
planning; AT for computer access, AT for agricultural and farm 
workers,

and Five-minute Off-the-Shelf AT Solutions.  Utilize WATAP device 
library,
traveling computer lab, and kits referenced above during these 
trainings.



REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in a technology or disability-related 
discipline, such as
special education, vocational rehabilitation, low vision 
specialist,
psychology, computer science, or allied health (occupational 
therapy,
physical therapy, speech-language pathology).



Minimum two years professional experience supporting a variety of 
assistive
technologies and/or accessible electronic and information 
technologies.



Demonstrated expertise in training, demonstrating assistive 
technology, and
providing information and referral.



Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as
license/certification/registration.

DESIRED:

Professional licensure or RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner 
(ATP) or
comparable certification preferred.  Knowledge of Braille.  
Knowledge of
American Sign Language.



CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position will involve in-state travel, including some 
overnight, and a
flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.


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