Maine CITE

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology (AT) is any device, piece of equipment or product that makes it easier for someone with a disability to live more independently and safely, work at a job, learn in school, get about their community or pursue play and leisure.  AT can be custom made or commercially available.

Examples of AT include:

• A computer that talks for you
• An electric wheelchair or three wheeled scooter
• A walker or crutches
• Audio Books
• A telephone for people who are deaf
• Motion sensitive or remote controlled lighting
• Adapted fishing rod
• Van equipped with a lift or hand controls in a car
• A stair glide seat in the home
• Bath tub lifts and grab bars
• Ramps
• Magnifiers
• Reachers and long handled shoe horns

Maine CITE works to improve access to and the acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) in the areas of: Education, Employment, Community Living, Information Technology.

See also:

• Apps as Assistive Technology
• Glossary of AT words and definitions to help you understand what this all means.
• Information about Assistive Technology Demonstrations
• Information about Buying and Selling AT
• Information about free and inexpensive personal computers
• Information about Assistive Technology for students pursuing postsecondary education
• Information about Assistive Technology for the Apple MacIntosh computers
• Apple Accessibility Resources - Third Party Solutions site