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Ensure appropriate accessibility supports like accommodations, assistivetechnologies, and facility modifications are fully provided. Provide families with guidance on rights, accommodations, self-advocacy, and navigating potential obstacles. Bring them into intervention planning and goal-setting as equal partners.
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