Assistive Technology Definition and Taxonomy
by RehabTool.com
Assistive and adaptive technologies can enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities, increase their independence and productivity, and help them gain greater social inclusion. However, the meaning of "Assistive Technology" often remains unclear and fuzzy to many healthcare professionals and disabled people who could benefit from it.
This article proposes a practical definition of Assistive Technology illustrated with concrete examples of products and services grouped into categories. View this article online at http://www.rehabtool.com/at.html
BIO:
RehabTool.com is an organization that serves people with disabilities by offering assistive technology information, services, and products. They offer a free Product Search & Referral service, and a quarterly newsletter focused on assistive technology. Their web site features a resource center on assistive technology
with links to product databases, news and events, books and videos, a discussion forum, and more.
For more information, visit http://www.rehabtool.com
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