4. 54 million
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7. is “any item, piece of equipment, or product
system, whether acquired
commercially, modified, or customized, that
is used to increase, maintain, or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities”.
is “any object or system that is specifically
designed for the purpose of increasing or
maintaining the capabilities of people
with disabilities”.
State Assistive Technology programs. (2012, January). The Exceptional Parent, 42(1), 50+. Retrieved from
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA278646961&v=2.1&u=lincclin_ecc&it=r&p=PROF&sw=w

8. 350
Increase Percentage per Disability
300
Age 3-17 Years
250
% 200
150
100
50
0
-50
Data provided by CDC, NCHS, NHIS 1997-2008.
Trend over 4 year period 1997-1999 and 2006-2008

13. • Community Research for Assistive Technology
• E-Learning Foundation
• Sonoma State University Assistive Technology Center
• Assistive Technology Partnership
• AT4All
• Assistive Technology Center
• Friendly Computers
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

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