📢 What about the law and AT? 🧐 The federal law defines AT as both a device and a service. According to IDEA (2004) and the “Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia” (2010), and AT device is defined as: 👉 “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.” ‼️ IDEA 2004 also defines an AT service as: 👉 “any service that directly assists a child with a disabilities in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.” 🤝 AT services help individuals with disabilities acquire and use AT. Examples of services include: an assessment to identify devices needed; training for students, families, and teachers; or, the repair of a broken AT device. ‼️ IEP teams must consider the AT devices and/or services required by students with disabilities (...