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Assistive technology ( AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...
Special education (known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the individually planned and systematically ...
Types of learning disorders. You might have some familiarity with terms such as: dyslexia, which involves difficulty reading. dyscalculia, which involves difficulty with numbers. dysgraphia, which ...
v. t. e. An Individualized Education Program ( IEP) is a legal document under United States law that is developed for each public school child in the U.S. who needs special education. It is created through a team of the child's parent (s) and district personnel who are knowledgeable about the child's needs. [1]
Social Security benefits. Children with a developmental difference that is disabling may qualify for monthly payments from the Social Security Administration. To qualify, your child must earn less ...
A growing number of children are diagnosed with mental, learning, and physical disabilities. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 7.2 million public school students aged 3 to ...
Free Appropriate Public Education. The right to a Free Appropriate Public Education ( FAPE) is an educational entitlement of all students in the United States who are identified as having a disability, guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [1] [2] and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). [3]
If your kid goes to public school, they may be eligible for free special education services, including assistive technology, under a law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).