This document discusses assistive technology and laws concerning students with special needs. It defines assistive technology as any item or equipment that helps individuals with disabilities increase, maintain, or improve their functional abilities. It outlines four key laws - the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and the Assistive Technology Act of 2004 - that guarantee students with disabilities have access to assistive technology. It also describes different categories of assistive technology and provides an example for each. Finally, it discusses how to determine students' assistive technology needs through the SETT process and IEP meetings.