Leveraging the power of technology to help special needs students succeed.

Handheld computers can leverage the power of technology to enable all students to succeed, including children with special education needs. They are cheaper than laptops, are more portable, and have more memory and power capabilities than handhelds possessed just five years ago.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandates that for students eligible for special education services, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team must consider whether they need assistive technology devices and services, defined in the law as any item used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. Examples of high-tech assistive technology devices include calculators, voice communication devices, electronic wheelchairs, and mobile learning devices such as handheld computers. Research supports the benefits of handheld computers in the classroom, giving students access to tools and data anytime, anywhere.

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