Helpful Information for families: I am providing information I feel may help families who have children with special needs.
- Assistive Technology Device is any piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially, off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
- The following website can help parents find financial assistance and possible help in providing assistive technology. http://trace.wisc.edu/archive/fintech/fintech.html gives families, which children who have special needs, a list of possible resources to provide financial assistance
- The local education agency has a legal obligation to provide the assistive technology devices and services if it is stated in the student's Individualized Education Plan.
- Medicaid may help finance technologies required. SSI may provide financial assistance for individuals with a disabilities.
- All students, regardless of disability, are expected to move forward in achieving the curriculum standards which are set by the state.