assistive technologist

Assistive technologists work to improve access to learning or/and improving independence and participation for individuals with disabilities. They do this through learner support and staff support with activities such as assessments, training and guidance. Assistive technologists have a good understanding of learners’ needs and a wide technology knowledge relevant to learning, living or work context.

The most in-demand skills for this role include assistive technology in education, learning needs analysis, screen reader, curriculum standards, assessment processes, special needs learning equipment. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives assistive technologist a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.