Topics

This page organizes the site's in-depth topic pages by category. For funding information, see Funding Assistive Technology. For a broad introduction to the field, see Assistive Technology 101. For guides, organizations, and other resources, see Resources.

ACCESS METHODS

Switch Access, Eye Gaze and Eye-Tracking Assistive Technology, Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mice and Pointing Devices, and Mac Access Methods cover ways of operating a computer or device beyond a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.

VISION

Screen Readers, Screen Magnification and Visual Access, Refreshable Braille and Braille Technology, and Vision & Low Vision cover technology and concepts related to blindness and low vision.

HEARING

Hearing Access Technology covers technology and concepts related to deafness and hearing loss.

COMMUNICATION (AAC)

Communication & AAC, AAC Basics, Speech-Generating Devices, and AAC Access Methods cover augmentative and alternative communication.

READING AND WRITING

Reading Assistive Technology and Writing Assistive Technology cover tools that support reading and writing for people with visual, physical, or learning-related barriers.

ENVIRONMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES

Environmental Control and Smart Home Accessibility and Mobile Device Accessibility cover accessible control of a home environment and built-in accessibility features on smartphones and tablets.

ACCESSIBLE GAMING

Accessible Gaming, Adaptive Gaming Controllers, Switch & Single-Switch Gaming, and Console Accessibility cover accessible video game hardware and features.

ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION

AT Assessment & Selection covers the general process of matching assistive technology to an individual's needs.