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Assistive Technology Categories

An assistive technology device is defined as "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" (U.S. Congress, 1988).

Adaptations are "alterations that are made so that a task can be accomplished by a person who does not possess the requisite abilities needed for task completion" (Bryant & Bryant, 2002).

The Assistive Technology Lab contains samples of Assistive Technology in each of the following categories. Click on each link to view a description of each category and a list of AT Lab devices.