As an Assistive Technologist, you will need to master following:

• ICT accessibility standards
• assess users' interaction with ICT applications
• assist children with special needs in education settings
• assistive technology in education
• disability care
• domotic systems
• guide learners in using assistive technologies
• human-computer interaction
• measure software usability
• online moderation techniques
• project management
• provide assistive technology
• provide education management support
• provide specialised instruction for special needs students
• special needs learning equipment
• stimulate students' independence

More generally, an assistive technologist is also versed in:

• address problems critically
• assessment processes
• behavioural disorders
• communication disorders
• cooperate with education professionals
• curriculum objectives
• curriculum standards
• development delays
• disability types
• ensure compliance with legal requirements
• evaluate education programmes
• identify education needs
• learning difficulties
• learning needs analysis
• liaise with educational support staff
• manage government-funded programmes
• monitor educational developments
• organise projects to fill education needs
• present reports
• promote education programmes
• protect personal data and privacy
• special needs education

It also helps to know the following:

• application usability
• follow research on special needs education
• manage resources for educational purposes
• advise on lesson plans
• advise on teaching methods
• apply for government funding
• coordinate educational programmes
• develop organisational policies
• education administration
• education law
• funding methods
• government policy
• manage budgets
• provide feedback to teachers
• work with virtual learning environments