Assitive Technology helps Develop Independence

Hi all.
This is the first day of my Technologies in Education Class. I just read an article oh how technology can foster independence and help individuals find jobs. I think that fostering independence is always one of the main goals of assistive technology. I follow the SETT framework when working with students: Student, Environment, Task and Tools. I liked this article because it shows a center that finds the tools an individual needs to perform the tasks important in his/her own life. Here is a link to the article.
http://www.cowichannewsleader.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=9&cat=43&id=1021949&more=0