Assistive Technology For Students

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Assistive Technology Overview

Assistive technology is any device that helps a person with a disability complete an everyday task.

The federal government recognized the importance of assistive technology for students and requires that school districts must consider assistive technology for any child in special education.

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Assistive Technology in the Classroom

This Education World article defines the wide range of assistive devices, technologies commonly used in schools, and the effect of this technology in the classroom.

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Sometimes you just don't know what to do or what to say when interacting with someone with a disability. The United Spinal Association has put together this comprehensive guide to help you and your students make people with disabilities feel welcome.

A good rule of thumb is if you are ever unsure how to interact with a person who has a disability, just ask them.

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Assistive Technology Basics

Understood is a great resource for learning the basics of assistive technology.

Covers topics such as What It Is and How It Works, Who Pays for Assistive Technology?, Text-to-Speech Software, and What Happens If We Change Schools?.

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What Is Assistive Technology and How Is It Funded?

The Assistive Technology Industry Association outlines the types of assistive technology, how to choose the right device(s), and the various sources of funding for the devices. There are payment options other than the local school district. It will depend upon the particular technology, its user, and its use.

Equal Access to Software and Information

Equal Access to Software and Information serves as a resource to the education community, providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities.

They are committed to the belief that students and professionals with disabilities have the same right to access information technology as everyone else.