Do parents have the right to request a due process hearing over the provision of assistive technology?
Yes, as AT devices and services contribute to an appropriate education for a child with disabilities, and are subject to the procedural safeguards required by the IDEA, including the right to request a due process hearing. As specified in the Policies and Procedures for Special Education in Oklahoma, parents or guardians may request a hearing to challenge whether an educational program is free and/or appropriate for a child with disabilities, or a child purported to have a disability. What are helpful assistive technology resources in Oklahoma? The Oklahoma State Department of Education contracts with the Oklahoma Assistive Technology Center (OATC) for the Assistive Technology Program for Oklahoma Public Schools. In coordination with OATC, specific Regional Education Service Centers (RESCs) provide a network of AT assistance, materials, and information through the Oklahoma Public Schools Assistive Technology Loan Program. In addition, Oklahoma ABLE Tech is a federally funded state prog
