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Assistive Technology ~ The Center

Amherst-Pelham Regional School District

71 Strong Street

Amherst, MA 01002

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Laws pertaining to civil rights, special education and use of AT for students with disabilities

IDEA '97
http://www.ideapractices.org/
CEC site on effective practices and resources on the re-authorized IDEA.

Wrightslaw
http://wrightslaw.com/
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

American With Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Technology Related Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (P.L. 103-218)

·     Assistive Technology Act of 1998
http://www.cec.sped.org/pp/s2432.html

·     RESNA Technical Assistance Project
http://www.resna.org/taproject/index.html
This project provides information and consultation state and territory programs funded under the Technology-Related Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities Act Amendments of 1994, 1998.

Funding of Assistive Technology: The Public School's Special Education System as a Funding Source
http://www.nls.org/specedat.htm
Developed (June, 1999) by Neighborhood Legal Services National Assistive Technology Project and UCP, this booklet contains the most up-to-date information on funding assistive technology through the health system.

National Assistive Technology Advocate Project
http://www.nls.org/natmain.htm
This legal reference on the Internet supports supports the advocacy efforts of individuals as they seek funding for AT services and devices. Includes AT Advocate current and past issues.