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Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many
children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and
math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening
and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor
problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to
compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability.
Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The
IEP team makes decisions about assistive technology devices and
services based on your child’s unique needs so that he can be more
confident and independent.
The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and
services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20
U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If
the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology
devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing
these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your
child's teachers may need training so they know how to use a device.
Your child and your family may need A.T. services so you can learn to
use a device. Assistive technology services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.omeHeZ3c.dpuf
Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many children with disabilities have difficulties
with reading, writing, and math. Some children have problems with
vision, hearing, listening and/or communicating. Others have physical,
mobility, and motor problems. Assistive technology helps children use
their strengths to compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the
disability. Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The IEP team makes decisions about assistive
technology devices and services based on your child’s unique needs so
that he can be more confident and independent. The law requires schools
to use assistive technology devices and services "to maximize
accessibility for children with disabilities." (20 U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If the IEP team determines that your child needs
assistive technology devices and services, the school district is
responsible for providing these and cannot use lack of availability or
cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your child's teachers may need training so they
know how to use a device. Your child and your family may need A.T.
services so you can learn to use a device. Assistive technology
services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
Assistive Technology Evaluation
If you think your child needs assistive
technology, you need to request that the IEP team refer your child for
an evaluation by an assistive technology specialist. If the IEP team
refers your child, the evaluation is at no cost to you. An assistive
technology evaluation may include a functional evaluation of your child
in school or at home. Be sure to include the evaluation in the IEP,
including the expected date to start and finish the evaluation.
Assistive technology specialists have special
knowledge and expertise. If your child's needs are complex or you
anticipate resistance, ask the assistive technology specialist to join
the IEP team.
Universal Design for Learning
The key concept in Universal Design for Learning
is that new curricular materials and learning technologies will be
designed to be flexible to accommodate the unique learning styles of a
wide range of individuals, including children with disabilities.
Examples include accessible websites, electronic versions of textbooks
and other materials; captioned and/or narrated videos; word processors
with word prediction; and voice recognition. The definition of universal
design is in the Assistive Technology Act at 29 U.S.C. 3002 (19).
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of
principles for designing curriculum that provides all individuals,
including those with learning differences, with equal opportunities to
learn.
UDL principles call for varied and flexible ways to:
- Present or access information, concepts, and ideas (the "what" of learning)
- Plan and execute learning tasks (the "how" of learning)
- Get engaged - and stay engaged - in learning
NIMAS - National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard
The requirements about access to instructional materials and accessibility standards are new in IDEA 2004. Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 83.
20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(23) Access to Instructional Materials
(A) In General. The State adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) for the purposed of providing instructional materials to blind persons or other persons with print disabilities, in a timely manner after the publication of National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard in the Federal Register.
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Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many
children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and
math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening
and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor
problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to
compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability.
Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The
IEP team makes decisions about assistive technology devices and
services based on your child’s unique needs so that he can be more
confident and independent.
The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and
services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20
U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If
the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology
devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing
these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your
child's teachers may need training so they know how to use a device.
Your child and your family may need A.T. services so you can learn to
use a device. Assistive technology services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.omeHeZ3c.dpuf
Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many
children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and
math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening
and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor
problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to
compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability.
Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The
IEP team makes decisions about assistive technology devices and
services based on your child’s unique needs so that he can be more
confident and independent.
The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and
services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20
U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If
the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology
devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing
these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your
child's teachers may need training so they know how to use a device.
Your child and your family may need A.T. services so you can learn to
use a device. Assistive technology services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.omeHeZ3c.dpuf
Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many
children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and
math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening
and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor
problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to
compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability.
Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The
IEP team makes decisions about assistive technology devices and
services based on your child’s unique needs so that he can be more
confident and independent.
The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and
services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20
U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If
the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology
devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing
these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your
child's teachers may need training so they know how to use a device.
Your child and your family may need A.T. services so you can learn to
use a device. Assistive technology services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.omeHeZ3c.dpuf
Assistive Technology Devices and Services
Many
children with disabilities have difficulties with reading, writing, and
math. Some children have problems with vision, hearing, listening
and/or communicating. Others have physical, mobility, and motor
problems. Assistive technology helps children use their strengths to
compensate or "work around" weaknesses caused by the disability.
Assistive technology includes "devices" and "services."
IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with disabilities. (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(3)(B)(v))
The
IEP team makes decisions about assistive technology devices and
services based on your child’s unique needs so that he can be more
confident and independent.
The law requires schools to use assistive technology devices and
services "to maximize accessibility for children with disabilities." (20
U.S.C. 1400(c)(5)(H))
If
the IEP team determines that your child needs assistive technology
devices and services, the school district is responsible for providing
these and cannot use lack of availability or cost as an excuse.
Note: Assistive technology is not a substitute for teaching your child to read and write.
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...(D) training or technical assistance for such child, or ...the family of such child...(F) training or technical assistance for professionals... (20 U.S.C. 1401(2))
IDEA 2004, Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition, p. 49.
Assistive Technology Training
IDEA 2004 also requires schools to provide assistive technology training for the teachers, child, and family. (20 U.S.C. 1400(2)(E) & (F))
Your
child's teachers may need training so they know how to use a device.
Your child and your family may need A.T. services so you can learn to
use a device. Assistive technology services, including training, need to be written in your child's IEP.
- See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.omeHeZ3c.dpuf
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