Any and all professionals have a certain code of ethics they
must follow.
Ethics has a broad definition. It is defined as standards of
conduct related to a specific profession.
The Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics
applies for special educators.
Professional standards consider the legal and ethical aspects of
practice.
Professional Organizations Related to Assistive Technology
The mission statement and code of ethics for AT was adopted
by (RESNA) Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America.
RESNA improves the potential for disabled people to achieve
their goals by using technology. It serves that purpose by
promoting research, development, education, advocacy, and
provision of technology. It also supports people involved in
these activities.
http://www.resna.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest
international professional organization.
The CEC sets professional standards, provides professional
development and helps professionals obtain resources
necessary to effective professionally practice.
This is only a partial list of services by the CEC; for a full list please visit: http://cec.sped.org/ps
The CEC advocates and upholds those of us who work with disabled children. The
standards set by the CEC help build trust with the public. These standards also ensure
that individuals working with special needs children are qualified to practice safely and
effectively.
The IEP team is responsible for ensuring that everyone follows ethical standards and
practice when deciding on AT implementation.
Professional development helps special educators stay current
in the field of AT.
Special educators should subscribe to a professional publication
and/or be a member of a professional organization.
The CEC reminds professionals that information about the
students, their disability and family must remain confidential.
(FERPA) the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act gives
parents certain rights about their child's educational records
remaining confidential.