Policy – Category 5000 (Students) BP 5005 – Supports and Services
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Assistive Technology Assistive technology needs must be considered for each child with a disability. Amendments to the IDEA require the IEP team to consider whether the child requires assistive technology and supports ( IDEA; Title 20 of the United States Code § 1414(d)(3)(B)(v) ). Assistive Technology and Services is defined in Federal Law as follows: Assistive Technology Device : The term “assistive technology device” means 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 a child with a disability. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device. Assistive Technology Service : The term “assistive technology service” means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Such terms include: • The evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child’s customary environment; • Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities; • Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices; • Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; • Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, that child’s family; and • Training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of that child.
BP 5005 – Supports and Services
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Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 10/19)
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