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      Some Special Education students require assistive technology. Assistive technology is any piece of equipment, software or device that helps people with disabilities learn, communicate, or access curriculum. To better understand assistive technology and how it might function as part of your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), click on any of the resources below. 

       

         

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