how to get your child’s school to provide

assistive technology

or help with

learning disabilities

by Alyssa Quintero

State and federal law requires school districts to provide assistive technology (AT) and specialized instruction for learning disabilities (LD) to qualifying students.

But parents may have a dif-
ficult time convincing their school

districts that these services will benefit their child.

Parents stand a better chance of getting special services if they know what to ask for, why they’re asking for it and how to ask for it.