What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology constitutes both devices and services that provide assistance to children and adult with either physical or cognitive impairments.
According to Public Law 105-394, Assistive Technology devices are "any item, piece of equipment or product, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities individuals with disabilities. " P.L. 105-394 was enacted to support grant-funded state programs that address the AT needs of individuals with disabilities.
Examples of AT devices include:
- Voice activated computers
- Tools used to reach or pick up objects
- Speakerphones
- Devices that help pull zippers, light switches, turn on/off buttons, etc.
- Wheelchairs
- Brace or hand splints
- Walkers
- Personal Computers
- Augmentative communication devices
- Adjustable work stations
- Hearing aids, TTY
An Assistive Technology services is any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of AT.
Examples of AT services include:
- AT-related evaluations
- Customizing, adapting or fitting AT
- Training for all individuals using and/or maintaining AT
- Coordinating AT with other appropriate services
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