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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Assistive technology (AT) is any device, piece of equipment or system that helps a person with a disability work around his challenges so he can learn, communicate or simply function better. so,it is complete domain that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. Assistive technology promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks. "http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/".

TYPES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES
1) People with physical disabilities that affect movement can use mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, crutches to enhance      their mobility.

2) Hearing aids can improve hearing ability in persons with hearing problems.

3)Cognitive assistance, including computer or electrical assistive devices, can help people function following brain injury.

4) Computer software and hardware, such as voice recognition programs, screen readers, and screen enlargement applications, help people with mobility and sensory impairments use computer technology.

5)In the classroom and elsewhere, assistive devices, such as automatic page-turners, book holders, and adapted pencil grips, allow learners with disabilities to participate in educational activities. source- "http://www.iansyst.co.uk/news/assistive-technology/top-five-benefits-of-assistive-technology-in-education/801736048".

ADVANTAGES OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASS ROOM
1. Assistive technology gives disabled more confidence.

2.students can reach their potential(aptitude).

3.It can help them becoming independent.

4.It makes curriculum available to all.

5.participate in and contribute more fully to activities in their home, school, work environments,and in their communities. 6. Interact to a greater extent with non-disabled individuals.