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Infants/toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities have the need for assistive technology across the lifespan to promote participation in activities and routines. This session reviews the legal mandates for assistive technology and explores the role of physical therapy in exploring assistive technology options throughout a person's life span. The decision-making frameworks that guide assistive technology assessment and recommendations to promote participation withing home, school, community, and vocational environments are presented. Funding considerations and the coordination of funding request are also discussed.
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