The document discusses assistive technology mandates in education and available technologies to support students with disabilities. It defines assistive technology as any item or equipment that increases functional capabilities for students with disabilities according to Alabama law and IDEA. Requirements include providing a free and appropriate public education and assistive technologies. Examples of needs are speech, hearing, sight, learning and physical disabilities. Available technologies described are text-to-speech, e-readers, voice recognition, hearing assistance, sight/learning tools, and devices for physical limitations. Terms defined are IDEA, FAPE, IFSP, and IEP.
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