“Assistive technology” may sound like something best left to engineers, but in fact it’s highly relevant to daily life. Scooter or hearing aid or smartphone app, any item becomes a form of assistive technology (AT) when used for a task…
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Popular Misconceptions about Assistive Technology
We round off National Assistive Technology Awareness Month with a look at some common-but-untrue assumptions about AT. Misconception: Assistive technology is limited to wheelchairs and other bulky devices. Facts: Any “assistive” item counts—including digital apps. You can carry dozens of…