April 13, 2023: Ethics and Assistive Technology: Potential Issues for AT Service Providers

Session Description

This presentation will address five significant ethical principles that may rise in the provision of assistive technology (AT) services for people with disabilities. We will discuss ethical dilemmas surrounding the qualifications of the AT service provider, administration of an AT intervention, access to technology, and cultural beliefs of the person receiving AT services. Time will be allowed for reflection on how these topics apply to current practice.

Learning Objectives:

1) Identify 5 significant ethical principles (that may rise in the provision of AT services to people with disabilities)

2) Discuss 1 ethical dilemma surrounding each of the following 4 issues:

- qualifications of the AT service provider
- administration of an AT intervention
- access to technology
- cultural beliefs of the person receiving AT services

3) Reflect on how these topics apply to current practice

Presenter: Patricia A Bahr, MSE, ATP, RET, RESNA Fellows, Independent Consultant with Bahr Assistive Technology Consulting, LLC

Session Materials

Ethics in AT.pdf

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Additional Resources

RESNA Journal Entry: Ethics and assistive technology: Potential issues for AT service providers: Ethics and assistive technology Potential issues for AT service providers (1)-1.pdf