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STPP and SAM collaborated on Assistive Technology: An Educational Overview and Recommendations which describes what assistive technology (AT) is, summarizes how it differs from other accessibility terms, compares the different types of AT, and outlines the legal structures and barriers for supporting and using AT in schools, workplaces, and at home. Understanding the components of AT, how it is supported in our legal codes, and the barriers to its usage for many people is vital for disability and consumer rights advocates as well as those charged with maintaining and supporting these rights. The goal of this memo is to serve as an introduction to the world of AT for advocates and policymakers. We also aim to remind those who may be in a position to assign or support the usage of AT about the rights and barriers people with disabilities have when it comes to accessing and using AT.