What are the implications of assistive technology needs in college for transition planning and implementation in high school?

Previously, I discussed the differences in services provided between high school and college due to distinctions between IDEA and ADA. When it comes to AT, students with disabilities must begin preparing to use technology at the university level while they are still in high school.  There should be a focus on the following skills:

• operational skills: knowing how to operate a device.
• functional skills: knowing how to complete a task for which a device was meant.
• strategic skills: knowing how to use technology in the company of others.
• self-advocacy skills: being able to explain which assistive technology can help oneself and being able to request that technology.

The QIAT-PS is an evaluation tool used to determine student readiness for college in terms of assistive technology.