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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 such as cerebral palsy. (29 U.S.C. Sec. 2202(2)).

Examples of assistive technology that have proven helpful to people with cerebral palsy 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)

Additional resources from our website:

Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
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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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