Assistive Technology - Making Good Decisions for Your Student: What makes assistive technology unique?

In this resources from the National Center for Learning Disabilities, you will learn about what is assistive technology (AT), what assistive technology can and cannot do, and how to guide your decision-making about what AT is the best match for your child.

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