Family using Lifespace Access functional assessment tools for IEP and assistive technology planning in a community setting.

"Lifespace Access exists because traditional assessment approaches were not leading to increased real-life participation for Individuals with severe disabilities."

So we built tools to support a new approach.

Expanding Lifespace Access
For a Lifetime

Supporting instruction and training for Individuals with physical and developmental disabilities for more than 30 years.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our Core Beliefs 

Every Learner is Unique

Individuals have a variety of resources and abilities.

Holistic Assessment and Planning is Essential

Effective assessment and planning consider all resources.

Well-Designed Programs Lead to Growth

Well planned instruction leads to increased abilities.

Growth Expands Horizons

Increased abilities lead to greater...

Lifespace Access

Special education professional analyzing the Learner Resources Model for functional assessment and IEP development.

OUR STRONG FOUNDATION

The Learner Resources Model

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Physical Resources

Abilities and functioning mediated by the Individual’s general health, motor and sensory systems.

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Cognitive Resources

Abilities and functioning mediated by the Individual’s cognitive capacities and mental processes.  

Icon representing student preferences and emotional state resources.

Emotional Resources

Abilities and functioning mediated by the Individual’s preferences, tolerances and affective (emotional) state.  

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Support Resources

Personnel, training, consultation, equipment, and material support for the Individual’s instructional program.

OUR POWER SOURCE

Collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork

​Multi-disciplinary team of educators and specialists joining hands to support collaborative IEP planning and learner success.
Senior educator and young student collaborating on a functional assessment plan using Lifespace Access materials.

OUR HISTORY

Assessment and Planning Instruments


THE NEXT GENERATION

Interactive instruments with built-in scoring, graphing, and guided report and program development

Student using a labelled assistive technology switch during a Lifespace Access Profile assessment session

Lifespace Access Profile

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology and Program Planning

for Individuals with Severe or Multiple Disabilities

Lifespace Access Profile

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Instructional Program Planning 

for Individuals with Level 2 & 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder

Young student holding a functional communication card during a Lifespace Access digital assessment session with a supportive educational team.