Assistive Technology

The MARESA Assistive Technology Team is here to support you during the Covid-19 Pandemic

We provide technical assistance and resources for families and educators related to:

• Assistive Technology (AT)

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

MARESA will continue to add resources as they are discovered.

What is Assistive Technology?

The federal government and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) defines assistive technology 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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. [20 U.S.C., Chapter 33, Section 1401 (25)]

An assistive technology service is defined as:

Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. [20 U.S.C., Chapter 33, Section 1401 (26)]