Assistive Technology Application Guide & Suggested Wording Bank

Not sure what to include when completing an Assistive Technology application?

This practical guide has been created to support teachers and schools when applying for Assistive Technology for a student.

Based on my own experience of completing Assistive Technology applications in a post-primary setting, this resource includes:

• A step-by-step guide to the application process

• A practical application checklist

• Guidance on supporting professional reports and recommendations

• Practical tips for gathering quotations

• Information for ETB schools and procurement considerations

• Examples of how Assistive Technology may be used across the school day

• A detailed Section D Suggested Wording Bank with editable examples that can be selected and adapted to suit the individual student

• Examples covering TTRS, Immersive Reader, Dictate, text-to-speech, OneDrive, OneNote, Teams, digital portfolios, L2LP portfolios, CBAs, LCA work and more

• Guidance on explaining how Assistive Technology supports curriculum access, independence and a student's ability to demonstrate their learning

• A direct link to the official NCSE Assistive Technology application forms

Please note: This is an independent support resource and is not an NCSE or Department of Education and Youth publication. The suggested wording should always be adapted to reflect the individual student's assessed needs and professional recommendations. Requirements and processes may vary, so schools should always refer to current official guidance and check with their local SENO/ETB where appropriate.