Intro+to+Assistive+Technology

Many students with disabilities require assistive technology to participate in and benefit from their educational programs. Students who have access to the appropriate assistive technology solutions are more likely to be successful in their educational programs.

**IDEA defines an 'assistive technology device' as... ** any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.(20 U.S.C. 1401(1))

**IDEA defines an 'assistive technology service' as... ** any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such term includes - >> (A) the evaluation; >> (B) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices; >> (C) selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing; >> (D) coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices; >> (E) training or technical assistance for such child, or the family of such child; and, >> (F) training or technical assistance for professionals. (20 U.S.C. 1401(2)) >> Dell, A. G. (2012). //Assistive technology in the classroom: Enhancing the school experiences of student with disabilities //. (2 ed.). Pearson. **//Listen to an interview Lisa had with the team about Assistive Technology //** media type="file" key="Interview PodCast.mp3" width="297" height="51" align="center"