FEAT (Functional Evaluation for Assistive Technology)

The FEAT has five scales: the Contextual Matching Inventory (which provides information about setting-specific demands), the Checklist of Strengths and Limitations (which is used to gather data regarding person-specific characteristics), the Checklist of Technology Experiences (which offers additional information about the person-specific characteristics with regard to her or his past/current use of technology), the Technology Characteristics Inventory (which examines device-specific characteristics such as dependability, product support, etc.), and the Individual-Technology Evaluation Scale (which is used to determine whether the proposed AT adaptation offers legitimate potential for compensatory effectiveness). The Summary and Recommendations Booklet is used to summarize the assessment information, make recommendations, and arrange for follow-ups to assess for effective implementation. The scales are completed by various members of the assistive technology assessment team and allow for an ecological assessment of assistive technology needs. The following shows who is responsible for completing each scale.  (Requires special credentials to access - Level 2.) Contextual Matching Inventory: Teacher, employer, family member and/or student or employee interviewed by the Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader • Checklist of Strengths and Limitations: Teacher, employer, family member and/or student or employee interviewed by the Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader • Checklist of Technology Experiences: Student or employee interviewed by the Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader • Technology Characteristics Inventory: Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader • Individual-Technology Evaluation Scale: Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader • Summary and Recommendations Booklet: Assistive Technology Evaluation Team Leader