Assistive Technology is any product that enables a person with a disability to perform any task. The following is the often-cited legal definition. "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." (29 U.S.C. Sec 2202(2)

Assistive technology ranges from the low-tech (e.g., adapted spoons, pencil grips) to the high-tech (e.g., speech synthesizers, screen readers). It is commonly used for communication, mobility, self care, environmental control, computer access and recreation. Related services include evaluation, fabrication, training and funding.

This section of our Web site is intended to help people with disabilities find resources for assistive technology.

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Assistive Technology Resources
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Please Note: This information is not comprehensive nor is it intended to take the place of professional advice. The user is encouraged to check other resources of such information. No endorsement by DisabilityInfo.org, New England INDEX, or any of its affiliates should be inferred.


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