The Family Center on Technology and Disability
Assistive Technology Works
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Assistive Technology in the Classroom
AT can help students with disabilities be fully included in the general education classroom. This powerpoint presentation looks at how teachers can effectively incorporate AT into the classroom. It identifies a range of AT devices that teachers may find valuable. The presentation also looks at how technology can help all students, not just those who use it as a result of an IEP.
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Assistive Technology Laws
This powerpoint presentation discusses the various disability laws. Here, you will find brief highlights of the different pieces of legislation as well as additional resources for further information.
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AT Info for Families
This powerpoint presentation includes the information that can be found in the Family Center’s "Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology." The presentation begins with an introduction to AT, offering examples of different devices that can be used to address discrete areas of weakness. You will also find information about AT in schools, including information about IDEA, IEPs, and mediation. There is a brief overview of AT funding as well. Finally, the presentation provides tips from other parents and additional annotated resources.