Assistive Technology
Scope Note:
Any high- or low-technology device, piece of equipment, or product system acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used by persons with disabilities to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities, assist them in learning, enable them to participate in the workplace, or otherwise improve their quality of life (Note: Prior to October 2002, this concept was represented by Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
Category: Disabilities
Added to ERIC: 4/9/1986