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ARTICLE ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Assistive technology is a software or product system used to increase and improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. a)AT can be hardware such as prosthetics. b)AT can be high tech computer hardware like special switches,keyboards and pointing devices,power wheelchairs. c)AT can be computer softwares such as screen readers or communication software. d)AT can be specialised curriculum software. e)AT can low tech eg.switch operated toys,car door openers e.t.c.

Assistive technology will not make disabilities go away but it can improve individuals independency.With AT disabled individuals have given oppurtunity to overcome the barriers.

Different disabilities require different assistive technologies. assistive technology includes products and services to help people who have difficulty speaking,typing,writing,remembering,seeing,learning e.t.c.