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Students With Disabilities: Assistive Technology Challenges and Resources in Selected School Districts and Schools

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Assistive technology—e.g., modified scissors or apps that read computer screens aloud—can help students with disabilities participate at school. However, staff in the 8 school districts we visited said they face challenges providing it. For example, staff may not be aware of the range of available technology or be trained to use it.