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“I believe that all kids can be successful, sometimes that means that we have to set them up for success.”








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One of the ways to set kids up for success is through Assistive Technology.  Simply put, AT is any tool or devices used by people with disabilities that help them do a task easier.  I like to call them Adaptive Tools for Living.  Here’s the official, federal definition of Assistive Technology:

Assistive technology means any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.



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