What it is
Assistive technology is any device or software that helps a person with a disability learn, communicate or move more independently.
Examples
- Visual impairment: screen readers, Braille displays, magnifiers, audiobooks.
- Hearing impairment: hearing aids, captions, sign-language videos.
- Learning disabilities: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, spell checkers.
- Physical disabilities: adapted keyboards, switches, wheelchairs.
- Speech difficulties: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Practice questions
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