Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.
Assistive technology helps people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other things. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies.
ATIA. “What Is AT?” Assistive Technology Industry Association, 11 Oct. 2015, www.atia.org/home/at-resources/what-is-at/.
After reviewing Assistive Technology more in detail, we learn that AT exists for many types of disabilities. Here at FVBS, we provide training with AT that aids in vision loss.
There are three main categories of Assistive Technology for the Blind:
There are many ways Assistive Technology can be used. When we start working with the individual, we provide an Assistive Technology Assessment (ATA) which we use as a tool to ensure the client is making progress and accomplishing their goals. Each case is unique and specific to the individual's lifestyle. Here are some outlined examples on how AT can be utilized for a person with vision loss.
The answer depends on the technology, the use, and the user. Many kinds of AT may cost you little or nothing, even for some very expensive items. Some examples:
Other sources of funds in states or communities include private foundations, charities, and civic organizations. The ATIA’s Funding Resources Guide provides sources and resources to investigate as prospective options.
ATIA. “What Is AT?” Assistive Technology Industry Association, 11 Oct. 2015, www.atia.org/home/at-resources/what-is-at/.
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