Is a school district responsible for retaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices?If purchased or secured by the school district, then the school district should retain, repair, or replace assistive technology devices, as long as the student requires them in order to receive FAPE. It is suggested that school administrators examine all warranties and contracts that may accompany specific devices. Additionally, if the student's family has provided an assistive technology device that the IEP Team has identified as necessary for the provision of FAPE and has included in the IEP, then the school district, with the agreement of the family, may use the device at school and is responsible to repair or replace the device if necessary.What are the responsibilities of the student, educators and parents in the maintenance and repair of assistive technology devices and reporting broken devices?It is the joint responsibility of the parent, student, and school personnel to take reasonable care of assistive technology devices. The IEP should identify methods for reporting problems and completing repairs prior to using the assistive technology device.
Marcia Boberg on 11 Oct 12From Louden Public Schools VA, this A.T. team has won awards for their work with students, members of the team published the book The Practical (and fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in the Public Schools.