Achieving the Promise of Assistive Technology: Why Assistive Technology Evaluations are Essential for Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Authors

Alexandra Abend, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note advocates for a more rigorous and proactive approach to incorporating assistive technology (AT) in special education, arguing that it is essential for ensuring students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It critiques the current legal standard established by Rowley as insufficient, calling for a higher threshold that prioritizes maximizing educational opportunities. The analysis emphasizes the importance of comprehensive AT evaluations and the need for systemic improvements to prevent procedural violations and ensure effective implementation of AT in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Disability Law | Education Law | Law | Science and Technology Law

Recommended Citation

Alexandra Abend, Achieving the Promise of Assistive Technology: Why Assistive Technology Evaluations are Essential for Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 38 Cardozo L. Rev. 1171 (2017).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol38/iss3/8