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Screens are leaving schools fast, though some students with disabilities rely on them

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By Jonaki Mehta , Tony Gonzalez 
| WPLN-FM (Nashville, TN)
Soraya Martin (left) is a ninth grader in Concord, Calif., who has made strides as a creative writer and in her academics since she embraced assistive technology. She says her mom Heather Martin is her biggest advocate. CONCORD, Calif. — Ninth grader Soraya Martin is a bubbly, social teenager who recently found a new passion. “I’m a very creative writer, I love to write stories for fun,” she says. Stories come naturally to Soraya, but reading and writing don’t. That’s because she has dyslexia.
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As schools turn away from screens, what does that mean for students who use assistive technology?

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By Jonaki Mehta 
| Here & Now Anytime
Home Radio Here & Now 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 segment airs on June 8, 2026. Audio will be available after the broadcast.
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Screens are Leaving Schools Fast, Though Some Students with Disabilities Rely on Them

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By Jonaki Mehta 
| Mindshift
Home / Digital Tools / MindShift Some students with disabilities rely on assistive technology to learn, and they worry it could be swept up in the movement to get screens out of schools. Jun 4, 2026 Soraya Martin (left) is a ninth grader in Concord, Calif., who has made strides as a creative writer and in her academics since she embraced assistive technology. She says her mom Heather Martin is her biggest advocate. (Jonaki Mehta/NPR) CONCORD, Calif.
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