A device or service that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with a disability (see 34 C.F.R. 300.5 and 300.6). Assessing Special Education Students SCASS, Council of Chief State School Officers. (2003).
A generic term including assistive, adaptive and rehabilitative devices and the process used in selecting, locating and using them. Assistive technologies include: mechanical, electronic, and microprocessor based equipment: This includes microcomputers, electronic communication devices and other sophisticated devices. non-mechanical and non-electronic aids: For example, a ramp to replace steps would fit in this category. specialized instructional materials, services and strategies: Large print for persons with visual impairments is one example of specialized instructional material. augmentative communication system - Any system that aids individuals who are not independent verbal communicators. The system can include speech, gestures, sign language, symbols, synthesized speech, dedicated communication aids or microcomputers.
(as·sis·tive tech·nol·o·gy) NOUN: Any device or system, simple or complex, designed to help a person with a disability to perform various tasks and activities. The term came into common use during the 1970s.
Equipment, technology, or other items used to increase, maintain or improve the function of individuals with disabilities.
Technology ( hardware and software) typically used to help disabled individuals use computers or it provides alternative modes of operation for all users. Examples include text readers (devices that convert text to audio), devices that convert text into Braille, and pointing devices other than the mouse.
assistive technology includes learning accommodations that range from low-tech applications (e.g., tape player) to high-tech ones (e.g., FM systems for helping students concentrate on what is being said).
Technology used to assist/augment a consumer's ability to increase/enhance mobility, communication and environment access
Equipment that improves the ability of people with disabilities to function within their environment.
Any item, piece of equipment or system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Includes items such as communication devices, adapted appliances for accessible living, environmental control devices, modified housing, adapted computers and specialized software. These devices can be bought commercially or modified and customized to suit an individual.
Sometimes called enabling technology, assistive technology allows people with disabilities or special needs to fully take part in activities that would otherwise be difficult or impossible. Our website has been designed to be easy to use for everyone, including people who use assistive technologies such as screen readers.
A device or service that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with a disability. (See IDEA Regulations at 34 C.F.R.Secs 300.5 and 300.6).
Any item, equipment, or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional abilities of individuals with disabilities, such as screen readers and magnifiers. See Accessibility, WAI.
Devices or tools that have been designed for those with special needs. These may include "high-tech" items such as computers or "light-tech" devices such as a bathtub handrail or pencil grip.
Electrical and electronic equipment which assists people with disabilities.
Equipment that helps people with LD to do things more successfully. Examples include books on tape and computer programs that assist with reading, writing, or organizing.
a device, whether acquired commercially, off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, it is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
an equipment information resource for people with disabilities, their caregivers and healthcare providers
a software application or piece of hardware that acts as a bridge or translator between the person with the disability and the Mainstream Technology that needs to be accessed
Assistive technology (AT) can be a device that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability or a service that directly assists a person with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Examples of AT include augmentative communication devices which assist a person who cannot communicate through speech to communicate with others, and adaptive equipment which assists a person to write (such as an adapted pencil or arm brace), or move objects in the person's environment (such as a switch or remote control device).
Equipment or software designed or modified to enable people with impairments to meet their information, communication and mobility needs.
Devices and aids which can help a person with a disability perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or impossible
Software or hardware that has been specifically designed to assist people with disabilities in carrying out daily activities. In the area of Web Accessibility, common software-based assistive technologies include screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech synthesizers, and voice input software that operate in conjunction with graphical desktop browsers (among other user agents). Hardware assistive technologies include alternative keyboards and pointing devices.
Any item that a child needs to increase, maintain or improve how the child does in school. AT includes low-tech and high-tech items, from a calculator to a computer. AT also can mean services a child needs to help in choosing, getting, or using the item.
Hardware and software specifically designed for use by individuals with physical disabilities.
any technology that enables someone to do something they otherwise couldn't. Includes computer hardware and software that enable users to use computers more easily or to facilitate living in a given environment (see Adaptive Technology and Access Technology).
According to IDEA, an assitive technology device is a "device, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability." Assistive technology service is a "service that helps a person with a disability select, acquire, or use an assistive technology device." The need for assistive technology devices and services must be considered and, if needed, provided for in the individualized education program (IEP) of a child receiving special education services.
strategies used to assist students in developing and participating in meaningful academics, social relationships, and employment activities; can range from low technology (e.g., unaided communication systems, sign language, etc.) to high technology (e.g., computers with switch interfaces, etc.) and technology to assist with positioning, mobility, and recreation
People with disabilities are able to use technology to provide opportunities to access information, provide mobility and communication and control their environment.
Technology that enables a student with a disability to more effectively participate and benefit for his/her education.
A tool or device that helps a person with a disability be independent. Ranges from low-cost items available at the local hardware store to sophisticated tools such as specialized computer equipment.
Equipment or devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers, or speech aids that help a person perform activities of daily living can be range from simple aids to complete machinery..
Devices that help students with disabilities in their daily lives; they include hearing aids, wheelchairs, computers that offer augmentative communication, and a wide array of equipment that helps compensate for an individual's disabilities.
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities; e.g., augmentative communication boards, computer input devices, special switches.
As you grow older you may find that you need to change how you do things. If so, assistive technology (a new term for adaptive devices) might have the answer. Assistive technology includes devices which will help you continue doing the activities you have always done, but in a slightly different way. For example, it might be a walker that makes moving around possible.
Technology that is available to assist individuals to participate in activities as independently as possible. This can include "low technology" (i.e., things that are typically found by the general population like timers, Velcro, calculators) to more advanced technology (e.g., wheelchairs, computers, talkers)
Computers and other technologies used to enhance the performance of individuals with disabilities.
Also referred to as rehabilitation design, but primarily focused on enabling social participation of people with severe impairments. Much work in this area has been concerned with developing one-off solutions and specialist equipment for small numbers of people.
Technology, engineering methodologies or scientific principles appropriate to meet the needs of and address the barriers confronted by older individuals with functional limitations.
Equipment that enhances the ability of students and employees to be more efficient and successful.
devices or services that allow or improve independence in daily activities (for example, a curved handle on a spoon for easier self-feeding; wheelchair; communication board)
Any item, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Includes items such as communication devices, adapted appliances for accessible living, environmental control devices, modified housing, adapted computers, and specialized software.
Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
Assistive technology is hardware or software that helps a person use the computer. Assistive technologies include screen reader software (provides an aural translation of the information on the screen), voice recognition software (allows people to navigate with voice rather than a keyboard or mouse), and many input devices such as large keyboards and mouse pedals.
use of technology to give access to learning, recording learning, or more generally to the environment. Important for those who have physical, sensory or cognitive difficulties.
Any item, piece of equipment, product, system or software, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
software or hardware that has been specifically designed to assist people with disabilities in carrying out daily activities, such as browsing the Internet
Generic term for hardware or software used to reduce or overcome the impact of a sensory, cognitive or physical impairment when using computer technology.
Any item, piece of equipment or system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. For example, Closed Circuit Television is an assistive technology, which Medicare will cover if medically necessary. Simple items like “grabbers” and “reachers” are not covered by Medicare.
Any item, piece of equipment or product that is used to assist, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a person.
A piece of equipment or computer software which helps a person with a disability carry out a particular task.
Technology meant to provide help in performing a task, whether general or specific. Assistive technology for the web includes braille keyboards, audio browsers which read web pages, or alternative entry devices such as a mouth-stick.
As defined in IDEA: devices and services as any item, piece of equipment, or product system - whether accquired commerically off-the-shelf, modified or cutomized - used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Special hardware and software used to assist a person with a disability that provides a solution to unaccessible features found in commercial products.
Any device to increase mobility, articulation, or manual dexterity for people with disabilities.
Assistive technology includes any item, piece of equipment or system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve how a person performs some task of daily living.
equipment that enhances the ability of children and teachers to be more efficient and successful. For individuals with LD, computer grammar checkers, an overhead projector used by a teacher, or the audiovisual information delivered through a CD-ROM would be typical examples.
any sort of aid, including computers, switches, calculators, spelling devices, communication devices and voice synthesizers, which is used to help an individual perform some task of daily living.
software and hardware resources that can assist people with disabilities when working with computers or printed materials Computers
Any tool that extends the use of conventional technology to persons with disabilities.
Technology used to assist a person with a disability (e.g., a handsplint or computer-related equipment).
Technology used to assist a person with a disability, e.g., wheelchair, handsplints, computer-based equipment.
Any type of device or service that can be used to increase, maintain, or improve the capability of persons with disabilities.
Device or software that substitutes for or enhances the function of some impaired ability. Sometimes referred to as Adaptive Technology.
A specialised piece of equipment or software which is used by someone with a disability to improve their ability to use a computer. Types of assistive technology include screen readers, refreshable braille displays, screen magnifiers, voice recognition, closed captioning, alternative keyboards and mice.
equipment or software that assists people with disabilities in performing every day activities. Examples include screen readers and voice input software.
Assistive technology is any item or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Hardware or software that helps people with disabilities use a computer (or provides alternative means of use to all users). Examples include pointing devices other than the mouse, audio or text-only browsers, and screen readers that translate the contents of the screen into Braille, voice output, or audible cues.
Assistive technology is any piece of equipment or product that is used to maintain or improve the functional capacity of individuals with disabilities.
Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities, as defined by IDEA 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, Section 1401 (21).
Services and equipment that enhance the ability of students to be more efficient and successful.
A broad term used to describe the special computer equipment, computer programs and add-ons available for people with disabilities. Technology can include environmental control devices, switches, mounting systems, computer hardware, accessories, educational and recreational software and communication devices.
Technology that assists individuals to participate in activities as independently as possible. This can include low-tech items (i.e., timers, organizational tools, calculators) as well as more advanced technology (i.e., wheelchairs, computers, talkers).
Assistive Technology (AT) is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices and the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks. According to disability advocates, technology is often created without regard to people with disabilities, creating unnecessary barriers to hundreds of millions of people.