WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

Assistive or Adaptive Technology (AT) refers to products, devices or equipment (modified or customised) that are used to maintain, increase or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities.


It includes
:

communication aids (e.g. voice recognition)

computer access aids

education and learning aids

environmental and structural aids

hearing and listening aids

vision and reading aids

mobility and transportation aids 

      and
 

ergonomic equipment

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Original URL: http://equalopportunity.murdoch.edu.au/atexpo/what_is_at.htm