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Dispelling Myths associated with Assistive Technology
by Lisa Kupper | Jul 26, 2023 | Featured Resource, Mental Health, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Involvement, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Salud Mental, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Working with Youth, Youth and Parents | 0
Educational Technology (OET) provided the guidance “to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) requirements regarding assistive technology (AT) devices and services, and dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, while also providing examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities,” according to a Dear Colleague Letter accompanying the AT guidance.
The guidance, Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services, highlights 28 myths and facts related to AT devices and services. The guidance provides additional information and resources to support children with disabilities and identifies related requirements addressed in the IDEA