Techsploration visits are by appointment, and there is no charge. During the visit, I work with the student, parents, and professionals to try various types of hardware and software. An evaluation form is completed that indicates the student's strengths and needs, what hardware and software was tried, and recommendations.
Visits generally last about two hours.
Parents and professionals are given copies of the evaluation which they may then use to document a student's AT needs. The overall goal of this study was to help my center better serve the needs of the community of persons with disabilities, their families, and disability professionals. Confidentiality of results was emphasized. The first mailing produced 3 returned surveys. Survey items were developed based upon a review of the literature regarding AT centers and customer satsifaction, as well as based on my own need for specific information to help improve my services.