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What should Ms. Adelaide know about assistive technology and how it is used by students with disabilities?

  • Page 1: Assistive Technology
  • Page 2: AT Devices
  • Page 3: AT Services

What are the school’s responsibilities regarding assistive technology?

  • Page 4: Considering AT
  • Page 5: Implementing AT
  • Page 6: Evaluating the Effectiveness of AT
  • Page 7: Ongoing Monitoring of AT

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  • Page 9: Credits
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