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By Dave L. Edyburn
While this article is about access to assistive technology (AT) in the United States, it raises some important issues. First, that the prescription for AT is not a straightforward one. Second, that AT is not universally available - even to those who might benefit most from it. If AT should become part of //mainstream// IT (information technology), then it would be more accessible to more students and would become universal as tools that might be used by a variety of people for a variety of reasons.

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**__2009 Education for All Becomes Learning for All K -12__**
This relatively new document suggests a number of significant shifts in education in Ontario. It is well worth the read - the ideas, concepts, etc. presented in this document are implicitly stated in the Ontario curriculum documents. To view a draft of Learning for All, click on the link below.



__Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools__
//We believe that Ontario's diversity can be its' greatest asset. To realize the promise of our diversity, we must respect and value the full range of our differences. Providing a high-quality education for all is a key means of fostering social cohesion, based on an inclusive society where diveristy is affirmed within a framework of common values that promote the well being of all citizens. In reaffirming the values of fairness, equity, and respect as essential priniciples of our publicly funded education system, the Ontario government's equity and inclusive education strategy will help ensure that all students have the opportunities they need to fulfill their potential.// (Taken from page 5 of Equity and Inclusive Education in Ontario Schools)