TODAY, technology in our schools is rapidly changing, and educators need to stay aware of the different types of technology available for use with individuals with special needs. The websites described below provide information about assistive technology and are recommended not only for educators but also for individuals with mild to severe disabilities and their families. http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics.php AT Basics provides a wide variety of information regarding assistive technology for students with disabilities. The modules provide information on the foundations of assistive technology, curriculum using assistive technology, adapting computers, and technology for special populations. From something as seemingly simple as finding options for a mouse and keyboard to guidelines for writing district-level policies, this site will help you get started. www.washington.edu/accessit/index.php AccessIT provides individuals with disabilities, their families, and educators with helpful information to make technology more easily accessible for individuals with disabilities. Among other resources, AccessIT provides a searchable database of questions and answers about electronic and information technologies for individuals with disabilities. There are also case studies and practices. www.accessibletech4all.org/index.cfm The Accessible Technologies for All Students Project is a initiative of the Consortium for School Networking. The project will create a new conversation to build strong and positive relationships between K-12 school district technology leaders and special education leaders. The site lays out the goals of the project, explains why it is so important for schools to comply, and shares information on practices. www2.edc.org/NCIP/tour/toc.htm This site offers a guided tour of two special education classrooms that use technology to achieve four key elements: engineering the classroom environment, modifying instruction and materials to meet student needs, integrating the curriculum through theme-based learning, and embedding assessment in all activities. As with all sites that feature video clips, a fast connection enhances the experience. www.sedl.org/rural/seeds/assistivetech/welcome.html This site from the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory focuses on rural schools and their students with disabilities. It defines assistive technology and discusses legal issues, the process of funding, and what administrators should do to help. And it doesn't shy away from hard questions, such as the choice between best and appropriate practice. …