The Assistive Technology Act of 1998

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What is the definition of assistive technology?

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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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

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What does the Assistive Technology Act outline?

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provides funding to states to ensure that students have their right to tools that is needed to have the functional capabilities they need

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what is an example of an assistive technology for a student with dyslexia

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text-to-speech

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Which one is a concern that people may have? Options: may help students be more independent, allows students to remain with peers, students may become dependent on technologies, "evens the playing field"

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students may become dependent on technologies