Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT) Services in the areas of AT consideration, assessment, and the planning process for SST Region 8 Stakeholders (administrators, educators, families, other agencies, higher education, etc.) encompass

• Professional Development,
  
• Technical Assistance/Consultation,
  
• Product Development and
  
• Information Dissemination.

Definition of Assistive Technology Devices and Services from IDEA:

Assistive Technology Device

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 children with disabilities.

Assistive Technology Services

Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.