-There are two parts to Assistive Techonology; Devices and Services

-Devices are organized as a continuum from low tech to high tech

-Low Tech devices have no electronic components, things such as pencil grips, can openers,

measuring tools with large numbers, etc.

-High tech devices are electronically oriented and are things like computer specialized applications that can be used for writing, reading, info gathering, etc.

-Mid-Tech devices are in electronic nature but require less training such as calculators, or digital recorders.

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There are many different legal rights that have progressed over the years that started from getting assistive technology to those in need to getting it to all those in need, to the ADA that prevented discrimination of individuals based on their disabilities.

• Student's ARD (Admissions, Review, and Dismissal) committee must consider the potential AT needs of the student.
  

  
  

• The ARD committee must determine if an AT evaluation of the student is necessary to complete its consideration of the AT needs of the student.
  

• If determined necessary, an AT evaluation must be performed in order to assess the specific educational needs of the student.
  

• If the ARD committee decides AT devices/services are necessary, the team must make the provision of the device and/or services a component of the child's IEP.

• The district must implement the provision of the AT device/service to the student. The following discussion presents case law guidance regarding these district responsibilities to highlight best and worst practices.