IDEA 2004 requires IEP teams to consider the assistive technology needs of all children with special needs. Assistive technology refers to any device, piece of equipment, or system that helps students with special needs learn, communicate or function better.

The May 2015 PAC meeting focused on AT:

• Weston SEPAC presentation by AT consultant Karen Janowski- click here to see presentation slides 
• ​MA DESE – Office of Assistive Technology and Accessibility
• MassMatch – MA Initiative to Maximize Assistive Technology in Consumer’s Hands
• Wrightslaw – Assistive Technology
• Assistive Technology: Tools That Help With Learning

• 8 Examples of Assistive Technology and Adaptive Tools​​
• Georgia Project for Assistive Technology

​Apps That May Be of Interest

• Common Sense Media – Power Up! Apps for Kids with Special Needs and Learning Differences
• Apple – Special Education
• Apps for Children with Special Needs 
• Native Numbers – Complete Number Sense Mastery Curriculum