"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
OUR STRONG FOUNDATION
The Learner Resources Model
Physical Resources
Abilities and functioning mediated by the Individual’s general health, motor and sensory systems.
Cognitive Resources
Abilities and functioning mediated by the Individual’s cognitive capacities and mental processes.
OUR POWER SOURCE
Collaborative Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
OUR HISTORY
Assessment and Planning Instruments
- Lifespace Access Profile-Assistive Technology (1993)
- Lifespace Access Profile-Upper Extension (1994)
- Lifespace Access Profile-Vocational Transition Planning (1997)
- Lifespace Access Profile-Autism Spectrum Disorder (2001)
THE NEXT GENERATION
Interactive instruments with built-in scoring, graphing, and guided report and program development
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