How one knows if AT is right for a student

Before going through any process of trying receive assistive technology for a student, it is important to conduct an evaluation on the child to make sure they qualify for the technology. The evaluation can be done privately or by the child's school. It is important to discuss any assessments at an IEP meeting.  It is a parents right to ask for an Assistive Technology evaluation; if they believe their child may need an evaluation it is important that they are referred to an Assistive Technology specialist or someone familiar with Assistive Technology. Every State may conduct an evaluation similarly but the forms that are used may not look the same.

Under IDEA, Children who may have a disability and require special services to benefit from education have the right to special education and related services. Assistive Technology is a service they may benefit from. Eligibility is based on the students disabilities (sensory, orthopedic, autism, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, health impairments, or other learning disabilities). 

If you think your child needs assistive technology, you need to request that the IEP team refer your child for an evaluation by an assistive technology specialist. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.xNDr3S6P.dpuf

If you think your child needs assistive technology, you need to request that the IEP team refer your child for an evaluation by an assistive technology specialist. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.xNDr3S6P.dpuf

If you think your child needs assistive technology, you need to request that the IEP team refer your child for an evaluation by an assistive technology specialist. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm#sthash.xNDr3S6P.dpuf