However, AT does go a long way in leveling out the playing field. Simply put, it's a device that helps someone do a task efficiently and effectively. Lawn grooming can be accomplished many ways ranging from buying weed-eaters to power riding mowers. These tools are assistive devices that help us groom yards. The device you choose depends on your needs and skills.
Assistive technology works exactly the same way.
People with disabilities have tasks like all of us. We need tools to help them complete those tasks. The term assistive technology covers a broad range of devices, or tools, that help us do those tasks. We are active and productive players in our families, communities and country. We are not heroes.