Four Federal Laws Address Assistive Technology

An article on AT Laws provided by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.

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Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS)

OLRS assists people with disabilities in acquiring necessary AT devices and services by providing information about the right to AT and types of AT available, as well as negotiating with service providers for the provision of AT devices and services.

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TAM: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children

The Technology and Media Division (TAM) addresses the need, availability and effective use of technology and media for individuals with disabilities and/or who are gifted. Publications include the Journal of Special Education Technology, TAM Connector newsletter, TAM Tech in Action, and TAM Reports.

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The Family Center on Technology and Disability

This site contains brief descriptors and links to federal laws within an AT Facts Sheet.

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The Public School’s Special Education as an Assistive Technology Funding Source: The Cutting Edge

This booklet from Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. provides comprehensive information on AT and IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including related court cases.

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