Does assistive technology include access to school buildings?
AT certainly can mean devices that provide access to school buildings and facilities. One important part of a free, appropriate, public education is that students with disabilities are able to get to school, get into the school, and use the school building and facilities. Assistive technology can be used to provide access to the school bus, classroom, playground, gymnasium, auditorium, lunchroom or the equipment in them. Any or all of these needs can be addressed in the IEP. Bus modifications for improved access and appropriate seating can help with transportation to and from school and school activities. Doors, walkways, handles, switches, stairs, steps, can be modified so that a student with disabilities can use them as effectively as classmates. Appropriate seating and playground modifications can help include students who have disabilities at classroom, lunchroom and recess times. When an individual graduates from public school, is it still possible to have assistive technology? If
