1. Assistive technology includes any device that helps students achieve their best performance in daily activities and assignments. There are laws like the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act, and No Child Left Behind that require equal access to education and accommodations for students with special needs. 2. There are ten categories of assistive technology including cognitive aids, communication devices, computer hardware, daily living aids, and environmental, hearing, moving, recreation, switch, and vision aids. 3. The SETT process is used to determine the best assistive technologies and includes collecting information, generating solutions, implementing a plan, and integrating assistive technology into IEPs.