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Adaptive technology
* Adaptive technologies hold promise for adults with all types of disabilities.
* consists of systems that help to compensate for sensory impairments.
* different approach to software development.
* is both the gateway and road into a world of independence and self-reliance.

Advance technology
* encourages growth.
* has effects.

Antisense technology
* lies behind many of the current applications of plant biotechnology.
* novel drug discovery method.

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Assistive technology
* can be an invaluable componentin the lives of individuals with disabilities
  - high tech or simple gadgets for improving lives of the disabled
  - enable a child to explore and manipulate their physical environment
  - facilitate interactioin between people
* comes in all shapes and forms, it is basic creativity and ingenuity at work.
* enables a person with a disability to do a task more quickly and easily
  - an individual with a disability to be more independent
* frees kids from their learning disabilities.
* has many forms.
* helps people do things
  - of all ages and disabilities
* helps people with disabilities make use of their abilities
  - physical, mental, or age-related disabilities
* improves the quality of life for many with disabilities.
* includes both assistive technology devices and assistive technology services
  - devices and services that help people in their daily lives
  - devices, aides and enhancements used in rehabilitation technology
  - wheelchairs, reading machines, devices for grasping, etc
* increases a child's ability to learn, work, play, and interact with others
  - the independence and productivity of people with disabilities
* is an option to help young children communicate.
* is any device or assistive aid which provides access toward independence
  - tool that helps a person with a disability be more able
  - devices for students with disabilities
  - the use of various devices which allow a person to complete essential tasks
  - used in some form or another by everyone in society on a regular basis
* levels the playing field for people with disabilities.
* means rather than an end in itself.
* plays an important role in the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Biometric technology
* allows the automatic recognition of a person based on physical characteristics.
* brings computers a step closer to having human capabilities.

Building technology
* covers the study of advanced building systems and contract documentation.
* is the best way to reduce the destruction caused by earthquakes.

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Chemical engineering
* are engineering
* broad discipline and covers many different fields of study
  - field that encompasses many industries and activities
* combines the jobs of a chemist and that of industrial engineer.
* discipline influencing numerous areas of technology
  - that was developed alongside the oil industry
* diverse and complex profession.
* dynamic field.
* focuses on the chemical and physical transformation of materials.
* is about chemicals and more
  - so broad that most people have a focus of some kind.
  * Trianel power plant in Hamm-Uentrop.'Chemical engineering' branch of engineering dealing with chemistry that came to existence in the early 20th century. From Petroleum to Penicillin. Before this time, chemical plants were designed by chemists, who were trained to work on a small scale only. Chemical engineering combines the jobs of a chemist and that of industrial engineer. This makes factories more efficient and chemicals much cheaper. There are many different types of jobs for people with degrees in chemical engineering
* versatile, exciting field in today's world.
* very broad field.