
Jane Lefante
Assistive Technology Specialist
New England Assistive Technology Center - Oak Hill
New England Assistive Technology Center - Oak Hill
Assistive Technology Specialist
We empower others to reach their fullest potential aided by Assistive Technology Tools and training.
Every day is a little bit different. We are constantly checking emails and returning phone calls then we'll head out to see consumers, agencies, work places or schools to evaluate the needs of individuals who are struggling. We write reports about those evaluations to make recommendations on assistive technology and provide training on assistive technology tools. We speak at conferences. We research strategies and new tech tools. We develop curriculum, build our Lending Library, consult with families. Highly Diverse!
Here's the first step for college students
Learn to be open to and accept differences in others without judgement. There is more than one way to approach a task and express an answer. Explore your comfort level with unpredictable situations. Recognize that often we don't have an answer but be committed to look for one. Develop your ability to break things down into small pieces because not everyone can see them in the bigger picture. Sometimes when given a different way of approaching a task, people can succeed.
"Don't be so sensitive. Toughen up. I don't 'see' anything wrong with that child. You can't do that - it's done this way."