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Applied or Assistive Technology

What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology (AT) is 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 the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (29 U.S.C. Sec 2202(2)).

Examples of assistive technology are:
  • Screen readers or large screen monitors for individuals with visual impairments
  • Hearing aids and other amplification devices for individuals with hearing loss
  • Devices that operate lamps, radios, and other appliances through a remote control switching device, that might be attached to a person's wheelchair
  • Toilets and showers equipped with grab bars for persons who may fall easily or require supports
From: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

Web Resources for Applied Technology:
Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD)
Technology Terms - FCTD
Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
Applied Technology - Google Search


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