PEPNet Needs Assessment 2007

The federal contracts supporting PEPNet require that a needs assessment be conducted during the first year of the contract. This report summarizes findings from the needs assessment conducted in the spring of 2007. The focus of the assessment was on identifying needs in areas traditionally addressed by PEPNet such as managing provision of support services, application of technology in provision of services, and legal requirements for institutions, as well as the assessment of needs of individuals providing transitional services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The assessment addressed questions such as developing transition plans, making assessments during the transition process, and programming for deaf or hard of hearing adults who will not enter postsecondary educational programs.

A total of 2,231 individuals responded to an online survery. The PEPNet Needs Assessment 2007 found significant need for training and information related to assessment and testing, transition, using technology to improve access, and legal aspects of providing access and support services in various environments.

• 2007 PEPNet Needs Assessment Report (Adobe PDF version)
• 2007 PEPNet Needs Assessment Report (Microsoft Word version)