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=//** There are so many examples of Assistive technology that can be brought into the elementary education classroom. Pretty much all teachers agree that it can be very helpful towards the academic achievement of students with disabilities. The problem is that these types of technologies are very expensive and not all schools can afford to have the best of the best. Teachers should know that there are so many grants they can apply for if there are technologies that they would like to use, but might not currently be able to afford. **//=

//** "Any item, piece of equipment, or product system-whether bought, modified, or customized-that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability. **//

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLY-_aE9UBc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUgW1GroQ54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXchQnJ6PoE&feature=PlayList&p=050A273DF58FBA15&playnext_from=PL&index=0&playnext=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5CkpgVQJ4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_T96uOi2l4&feature=related
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http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech086.shtml http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te7assist.htm http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ATclassroom.htm
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