Inexpensive, no electronic components

•Electronic•Moderately expensive•Require less training than high-tech

•Based on computer technology•More complicated to operate•Require the most training•Expensive•Often have a wide variety of uses

Equipment meant to be used by all students in the classroom. Commonly available.

Any item, piece of equipment or system that helps bypass, work around or compensate for learning difficulties. 

“any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.”