### Question
What does assistive technology device mean?


### Answer
**Assistive technology device** has the following meaning in *20 U.S.C. § 1401*:

> any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

