Assistive Technology. The LAW: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE- The term 'assistive technology device' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system,

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Assistive Technology

The LAW: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICE- The term 'assistive technology device' means 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.

Areas Addressed by AT §Communication §Written Expression §Self-Help §Mobility §Cognition Development

High §Lap Top Computer §Voice output device (Dynavox) §Word predication software §Voice to text software §Text to voice software §Scanner to text to voice software

Low §Big Mack switches §Calculators §DreamWriter §Key guards §Track ball mice

No §Picture Communication Symbols §Highlighter §Pencil Grip §Stamp pad

Assistive Technology