2009-02-12T11:23:38-05:00 <div>It is important for parents to understand the &ldquo;language&rdquo; of assistive technology so they can be informed advocates for their child&rsquo;s technology needs. The following glossary of terms can help parents learn about the kinds of assistive technologies that are currently available and how they can be used.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>View Glossary <a href="/factsheet/glossary">HTML</a> | <a href="/uploads//glossary_web-2.pdf" target="_blank" title="Download PDF">PDF</a></div> 1 image/gif glossary_webicon.gif 5866 2009-02-12T11:23:38-05:00 2009-10-07T10:41:17-04:00 2009-02-12T11:51:23-05:00 <div>Assistive technology is any kind of technology that can be used to enhance the functional independence of a person with a disability. Often, for people with disabilities, accomplishing daily tasks such as talking with friends, going to school and work, or participating in recreational activities is a challenge. Assistive Technology (AT) devices are tools to help to overcome those challenges and enable people living with disabilities to enhance their quality of life and lead more independent lives.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>View <a href="/factsheet/at101">HTML</a> | <a title="Click to download PDF" target="_blank" href="/uploads//AT101_print.pdf">PDF</a></div> 2 image/gif boy_downs.gif 27714 2009-02-12T11:51:23-05:00 2009-10-07T10:41:32-04:00 2009-02-20T13:41:32-05:00 <div>The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual needs.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>View <a href="/factsheet/atiep">HTML</a> | <a title="Assistive Technology and the IEP PDF" target="_blank" href="/uploads//IEP_print.pdf">PDF</a></div> 3 image/gif IEP_webicon.gif 5815 2009-02-20T13:41:32-05:00 2009-10-07T10:41:45-04:00 2009-02-20T13:47:10-05:00 <div>There is a wide range of assistive technology (AT) services and devices to which a child may be entitled. It is important for families to understand how Federal laws affect their child&rsquo;s right to AT. Provided below are brief summaries of laws that impact the provision of assistive technology and special education services.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>View <a href="/factsheet/atlaws">HTML</a> | <a href="/uploads//ATlaws_print.pdf" target="_blank" title="Assistive Technology Laws PDF">PDF</a></div> 4 image/gif laws_webicon.gif 5515 2009-02-20T13:47:10-05:00 2009-10-07T10:42:00-04:00