Assistive technology is a device or tool that helps someone with a disability function better. Assistive technology improves function in children with both learning and physical disabilities. And, despite the name, these devices are not always hi-tech. Assistive technology has been in the classroom for decades, and sometimes even the simplest things can make a huge difference. The benefits of computers and tablets are extensive. They are customizable to accommodate the unique needs of each particular education student. Adjustable settings help with reading (for example, enlarging text size), play audio and video, record sound and video, have text-to-speech software, come with touch-screen options, and even have gesture recognition technology for hands-free commands. Assistive technology reduces the need for formal health and support services, long-term care, and caregivers' work (Flanagan, Bouck & Richardson, 2013). Without assistive technology,
