Sometimes the best way to describe something is with an illustration.
The graphic above demonstrates where the Immediate Temporary Accommodation Plan (ITAP) fits in the continuum from the time of injury to a time when a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is required.
From this graphic it is easy to understand why an Immediate Temporary Accommodation Plan (ITAP) is necessary for students with brain injuries who return to school while their brain is still healing. Without an ITAP, there is nothing assuring the students that they’ll get the accommodation they need. In other words, without the ITAP, they’re left on their own during their recovery.
With the ITAP, however, accommodations are put in place for the student recovering from a brain injury which not only helps the student immediately but also protects the potential of the student in the long run.
