Assistive technology provides tools to enable a person to experience success at home, work, or school, perhaps for the first time. Assistive technology helps people of all ages and disabilities. Assistive technology can make the difference between dependence and independence for people with disabilities and their families. Assistive technology is a powerful tool to assist people with disabilities in meeting everyday challenges. By itself, assistive technology will never completely remove the difficulties which come with having a disability.
Assistive technology is only one of many choices to be considered.
Assistive technology is often used to improve, complement, or expand other services or solutions. View assistive technology as part of a life-long process. Define your goals and then decide where assistive technology can be used. All people can benefit. Some of the most useful and effective devices are inexpensive and simple.