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Assistive Technology Wheel

Assistive Technology Wheel
ISET
CAST is pleased to provide an all new AT Wheel with updated content and resources. Created by CEC’s Innovations in Special Education Technology (CEC-ISET) membership group, the AT Wheel is a handy, compact tool that maps student needs in a variety of areas to dozens of potential assistive technology solutions.
Non-Member Price:
$11.99
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