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As schools turn away from screens, what does that mean for students who use assistive technology?

There’s been a sharp turn away from screen use in classrooms across the U.S. in recent months. Some students with learning differences who use assistive technology worry they could be left behind.

NPR’s Jonaki Mehta reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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