A Prospective Inquiry into Technology Needs and Practices of School-Age Children with Disabilities

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A statewide assessment of the technology needs of 560 school-age children with disabilities was conducted prior to development of a grant application in response to PL 100407. Important trends that were deemed valuable for state planning were revealed. Responses obtained from participants indicated needs for technology in all identified areas of life functioning, with computers being reported as the area of greatest need. Most respondents reported spending less than $1,000 for their technology; many said that a credit plan would be useful to assist them in purchasing technology. Transportation services were not being provided to a majority of the respondents, and most children had to travel more than 50 miles to receive their technology. Half the respondents indicated the need for more information relating to technology. Implications for other states involved in technology planning are addressed.

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