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ERIC Number: EJ674656
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-6434
Assistive Technology: Legal Issues for Students with Disabilities and Their Schools.
Day, Janice Neibaur; Huefner, Dixie Snow
Journal of Special Education Technology, v18 n2 p23-34 Spr 2003
This paper examines federal policy, legislation, and adjudication related to assistive technology for students with disabilities. It considers the expanded mandate for assistive technology in IDEA 1997 and its implications, including costs and benefits. Recent federal court decisions, hearing decisions, and Section 504 rulings addressing assistive technology are discussed. School district responsibilities are explored and recommendations offered. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, School Districts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Individuals with Disabilities Educ Act Amend 1997