Assistive Technology in Education

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Laws and government programs:

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  (www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA).
  Federal law governing special education and early childhood intervention, including provision of assistive technology.
• United States Department of Education.
  (www.ed.gov).
  Federal agency responsible for education, monitoring and oversight of IDEA.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA).
  (www.tea.state.tx.us).
  State agency responsible for special education. Includes rules, policies and procedures governing Special Education services in Texas, Regional Educational Service Centers and personnel directory.
• Texas Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention (ECI).
  (www.eci.state.tx.us).
  State agency responsible for ECI programs throughout Texas that help children during the first three years of life. ECI programs are governed under IDEA.
• Texas School for the Blind.
  (www.tsbvi.edu).
  Operates center for educational services for blind and visually impaired students in Texas.
• Texas School for the Deaf.
  (www.tsd.state.tx.us)