Assistive Technology

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 (AT).
• 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.