Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
The Kansas Assistive Technology Guide was developed in response to requests from Kansas school administrators and educators for clear, high-quality examples of how school districts and IEP teams can provide legal, effective, and ethical assistive technology (AT) services. The guidance is led by Kansas Infinitec and was approved by the Kansas State Department of Education on March 5, 2024. The Guide was reviewed and updated in July 2025 to include an Assistive Technology in Transition Appendix. For more information visit the Kansas Assistive Technology Guidance website. [ksdetasn.org]
Federal Guidance
The Office of Educational Technology and the Office of Special Education Programs released the following guidance in support of children with disabilities who need assistive technology devices and services for meaningful access and engagement in education. Using the link below. Users will be able to access the:
- Dear Colleague Letter (PDF)
- Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices (PDF)
- Assistive Technology [external link]
NCADEMI Guidance
The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) created this document to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) assistive technology (AT) requirements, dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, and provide examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities and to highlight the different requirements under Part C and Part B of IDEA.
