Other teachers tell me that particular software or hardware is available but no one knows how to use it so it just sits in a closet, unused. They tell me they are afraid to bring up AT at team meetings for that reason. Many teachers believe that assistive technology has to cost money, typically a lot of money. Unfortunately, this is a provision that is frequently ignored (in my experience). Unfortunately, this was another unfunded mandate. Department of Education, 96% of students with disabilities attend schools within their districts which is the high-incidence population.) (As Dave Edyburn pointed out, 4 million more students were now eligible to be considered for AT. When Congress reauthorized IDEA in 1997, they added the provision that ALL students on IEPs must now be considered for assistive technology. Please encourage all educators to consider using these free tools. It is our responsibility as educators to provide materials that promote success. When material is digital or electronic, it is flexible and accessible. My passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students and these free tools offer opportunities for struggling learners that promote academic success. I'm reposting this from last month since there are a number of new readers and I believe this is one of the more practical, constructive posts that I've written. Please click here to read the updated post.
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