The law in Minnesota states that all students with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). This means that the school must provide the necessary help and equipment for the student to learn, such as assistive technology, if needed. This article will discuss who can use assistive technology in schools, how it is used, and how to talk to school authorities about your child's needs. Assistive technology (AT) is a device or service that helps people with disabilities increase, maintain, or improve their abilities. It can encompass the assessment of the person's need for assistive devices, including software.
The Minnesota Disability Law Center provides free legal help to people with disabilities in Minnesota. Assistive technology services (AT services) are an additional help for a student with a disability to choose the best AT device and learn how to use it. The lead agency can authorize and provide assistive technology before a person is discharged from an institution if the person is expected to be discharged and enrolled in the DD exemption. If the person uses an electronic tablet as part of an environmental control system and as an augmentative communication device, the device is funded through the assistive technology exemption service. When talking to school authorities about your child's needs, it is important to be clear about what type of assistive technology your child needs. You should also be aware of any laws or regulations related to assistive technology in Minnesota.
It is also important to understand that the school must provide appropriate and free public education for all students with disabilities. It is important to remember that all students have the right to FAPE. The school cannot take away a student's opportunity to learn because of a disability. If the student needs additional help or equipment to learn like other students, then the school must provide it. This includes providing appropriate assistive technology services and devices. In conclusion, it is important for parents of students with disabilities in Minnesota to understand any laws or regulations related to assistive technology.
The school must provide appropriate and free public education for all students with disabilities, including providing appropriate assistive technology services and devices. When talking to school authorities about your child's needs, it is important to be clear about what type of assistive technology your child needs.
