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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. For product recommendations, see Assistive Technology Products & Resources. For strategies specific to home-based and homeschool learning, see Assistive Technology for Homeschool and Home Learning.
ACCESS METHODS
ACCESS METHODS
Switch Access, Eye Gaze and Eye-Tracking Assistive Technology, Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mice and Pointing Devices, and Mac Access Methods (for computer access methods available on Mac) cover ways of operating a computer or device beyond a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. Switches and Switch Interfaces covers the hardware that connects switches to computers, tablets, and communication devices. Mounting and Positioning for Assistive Technology covers placing devices, switches, and controls where a person can reach and see them.
MOBILITY
MOBILITY
Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment covers manual and power wheelchairs, power-assist technology, mobility scooters, and walking aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, and rollators as assistive technology, for people of all ages. Seating, Positioning, and Pressure Management covers wheelchair seating, postural support, and pressure care.
VISION
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
Hearing Access Technology covers technology and concepts related to deafness and hearing loss.
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Communication & AAC, AAC Basics, Speech-Generating Devices, and AAC Access Methods cover augmentative and alternative communication. For how AAC supports curriculum access and classroom participation specifically, see Academic AAC: Communication, Curriculum Access, and Classroom Participation.
READING AND WRITING
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. Assistive Technology for Math covers accessible calculators, math notation, graphing, and other tools that support math work.
ENVIRONMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES
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
Accessible Gaming, Adaptive Gaming Controllers, Switch & Single-Switch Gaming, and Console Accessibility cover accessible video game hardware and features.
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
AT Assessment & Selection covers the general process of matching assistive technology to an individual's needs. Telehealth and Remote Assistive Technology Support covers how assessment, setup, training, and follow-up can be provided remotely.
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility covers accessibility for websites, apps, and digital content.
Environment and Community Access
Environment and Community Access
Built Environment & Public Accessibility, Housing & Home Accessibility, Hotels & Lodging Accessibility, and Transportation & Community Mobility cover accessibility in physical spaces, housing, lodging, and community travel.
Funding
Funding
Assistive Technology Funding Systems covers the broader landscape of public and private funding sources in more depth than the introductory funding page linked above. Low-Cost Assistive Technology covers free, built-in, and lower-cost options and when a more specialized tool may be needed.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Education, IDEA & IEPs covers the special education process under IDEA, including the IEP process and how assistive technology fits into a student's education. Assistive Technology and Transition Planning covers how assistive technology is considered as students plan for life after high school. Assistive Technology for College and Postsecondary Education covers reading, writing, note-taking, testing, and other supports in college and adult learning settings.
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
UDL and Assistive Technology: How They Work Together covers how classroom-wide Universal Design for Learning and an individual student's assistive technology fit together. Accessible Educational Materials (AEM): Why a Device Alone Isn't Enough covers why textbooks, worksheets, and digital content must be accessible for a student's assistive technology to work. Family Collaboration in Assistive Technology Decisions covers the information families bring to AT decisions and how families and school teams can work together. Assistive Technology, Accessibility, and Educational Outcomes covers what AT can realistically contribute to a student's education and why results depend on fit, implementation, and accessible materials. After Graduation: Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology, and Independence covers how digital accessibility and assistive technology affect independence in college, work, and adult life.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Employment & Workplace Accommodations covers workplace accommodations under the ADA, including the interactive process and Vocational Rehabilitation.
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
Aging in Place - Assistive Technology for Aging in Place brings together technology across categories (mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and the home environment) to support living independently at home. Assistive Technology for Daily Living and ADLs covers dressing, grooming, eating, meal preparation, household tasks, and other everyday activities. Assistive Technology for Memory and Cognition covers reminders, orientation supports, visual schedules, and prompting tools. Assistive Technology for Executive Function covers time management, planning, organization, and task initiation supports at school, at work, and at home.
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. For product recommendations, see Assistive Technology Products & Resources. For strategies specific to home-based and homeschool learning, see Assistive Technology for Homeschool and Home Learning.
ACCESS METHODS
ACCESS METHODS
Switch Access, Eye Gaze and Eye-Tracking Assistive Technology, Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mice and Pointing Devices, and Mac Access Methods (for computer access methods available on Mac) cover ways of operating a computer or device beyond a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. Switches and Switch Interfaces covers the hardware that connects switches to computers, tablets, and communication devices. Mounting and Positioning for Assistive Technology covers placing devices, switches, and controls where a person can reach and see them.
MOBILITY
MOBILITY
Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment covers manual and power wheelchairs, power-assist technology, mobility scooters, and walking aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, and rollators as assistive technology, for people of all ages. Seating, Positioning, and Pressure Management covers wheelchair seating, postural support, and pressure care.
VISION
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
Hearing Access Technology covers technology and concepts related to deafness and hearing loss.
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Communication & AAC, AAC Basics, Speech-Generating Devices, and AAC Access Methods cover augmentative and alternative communication. For how AAC supports curriculum access and classroom participation specifically, see Academic AAC: Communication, Curriculum Access, and Classroom Participation.
READING AND WRITING
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. Assistive Technology for Math covers accessible calculators, math notation, graphing, and other tools that support math work.
ENVIRONMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES
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
Accessible Gaming, Adaptive Gaming Controllers, Switch & Single-Switch Gaming, and Console Accessibility cover accessible video game hardware and features.
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
AT Assessment & Selection covers the general process of matching assistive technology to an individual's needs. Telehealth and Remote Assistive Technology Support covers how assessment, setup, training, and follow-up can be provided remotely.
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility covers accessibility for websites, apps, and digital content.
Environment and Community Access
Environment and Community Access
Built Environment & Public Accessibility, Housing & Home Accessibility, Hotels & Lodging Accessibility, and Transportation & Community Mobility cover accessibility in physical spaces, housing, lodging, and community travel.
Funding
Funding
Assistive Technology Funding Systems covers the broader landscape of public and private funding sources in more depth than the introductory funding page linked above. Low-Cost Assistive Technology covers free, built-in, and lower-cost options and when a more specialized tool may be needed.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Education, IDEA & IEPs covers the special education process under IDEA, including the IEP process and how assistive technology fits into a student's education. Assistive Technology and Transition Planning covers how assistive technology is considered as students plan for life after high school. Assistive Technology for College and Postsecondary Education covers reading, writing, note-taking, testing, and other supports in college and adult learning settings.
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
UDL and Assistive Technology: How They Work Together covers how classroom-wide Universal Design for Learning and an individual student's assistive technology fit together. Accessible Educational Materials (AEM): Why a Device Alone Isn't Enough covers why textbooks, worksheets, and digital content must be accessible for a student's assistive technology to work. Family Collaboration in Assistive Technology Decisions covers the information families bring to AT decisions and how families and school teams can work together. Assistive Technology, Accessibility, and Educational Outcomes covers what AT can realistically contribute to a student's education and why results depend on fit, implementation, and accessible materials. After Graduation: Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology, and Independence covers how digital accessibility and assistive technology affect independence in college, work, and adult life.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Employment & Workplace Accommodations covers workplace accommodations under the ADA, including the interactive process and Vocational Rehabilitation.
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
Aging in Place - Assistive Technology for Aging in Place brings together technology across categories (mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and the home environment) to support living independently at home. Assistive Technology for Daily Living and ADLs covers dressing, grooming, eating, meal preparation, household tasks, and other everyday activities. Assistive Technology for Memory and Cognition covers reminders, orientation supports, visual schedules, and prompting tools. Assistive Technology for Executive Function covers time management, planning, organization, and task initiation supports at school, at work, and at home.
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. For product recommendations, see Assistive Technology Products & Resources. For strategies specific to home-based and homeschool learning, see Assistive Technology for Homeschool and Home Learning.
ACCESS METHODS
ACCESS METHODS
Switch Access, Eye Gaze and Eye-Tracking Assistive Technology, Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mice and Pointing Devices, and Mac Access Methods (for computer access methods available on Mac) cover ways of operating a computer or device beyond a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. Switches and Switch Interfaces covers the hardware that connects switches to computers, tablets, and communication devices. Mounting and Positioning for Assistive Technology covers placing devices, switches, and controls where a person can reach and see them.
MOBILITY
MOBILITY
Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment covers manual and power wheelchairs, power-assist technology, mobility scooters, and walking aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, and rollators as assistive technology, for people of all ages. Seating, Positioning, and Pressure Management covers wheelchair seating, postural support, and pressure care.
VISION
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
Hearing Access Technology covers technology and concepts related to deafness and hearing loss.
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Communication & AAC, AAC Basics, Speech-Generating Devices, and AAC Access Methods cover augmentative and alternative communication. For how AAC supports curriculum access and classroom participation specifically, see Academic AAC: Communication, Curriculum Access, and Classroom Participation.
READING AND WRITING
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. Assistive Technology for Math covers accessible calculators, math notation, graphing, and other tools that support math work.
ENVIRONMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES
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
Accessible Gaming, Adaptive Gaming Controllers, Switch & Single-Switch Gaming, and Console Accessibility cover accessible video game hardware and features.
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
AT Assessment & Selection covers the general process of matching assistive technology to an individual's needs. Telehealth and Remote Assistive Technology Support covers how assessment, setup, training, and follow-up can be provided remotely.
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility covers accessibility for websites, apps, and digital content.
Environment and Community Access
Environment and Community Access
Built Environment & Public Accessibility, Housing & Home Accessibility, Hotels & Lodging Accessibility, and Transportation & Community Mobility cover accessibility in physical spaces, housing, lodging, and community travel.
Funding
Funding
Assistive Technology Funding Systems covers the broader landscape of public and private funding sources in more depth than the introductory funding page linked above. Low-Cost Assistive Technology covers free, built-in, and lower-cost options and when a more specialized tool may be needed.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Education, IDEA & IEPs covers the special education process under IDEA, including the IEP process and how assistive technology fits into a student's education. Assistive Technology and Transition Planning covers how assistive technology is considered as students plan for life after high school. Assistive Technology for College and Postsecondary Education covers reading, writing, note-taking, testing, and other supports in college and adult learning settings.
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
Accessibility and Family Collaboration in Education
UDL and Assistive Technology: How They Work Together covers how classroom-wide Universal Design for Learning and an individual student's assistive technology fit together. Accessible Educational Materials (AEM): Why a Device Alone Isn't Enough covers why textbooks, worksheets, and digital content must be accessible for a student's assistive technology to work. Family Collaboration in Assistive Technology Decisions covers the information families bring to AT decisions and how families and school teams can work together. Assistive Technology, Accessibility, and Educational Outcomes covers what AT can realistically contribute to a student's education and why results depend on fit, implementation, and accessible materials. After Graduation: Digital Accessibility, Assistive Technology, and Independence covers how digital accessibility and assistive technology affect independence in college, work, and adult life.
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Employment & Workplace Accommodations covers workplace accommodations under the ADA, including the interactive process and Vocational Rehabilitation.
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND COGNITION
Aging in Place - Assistive Technology for Aging in Place brings together technology across categories (mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and the home environment) to support living independently at home. Assistive Technology for Daily Living and ADLs covers dressing, grooming, eating, meal preparation, household tasks, and other everyday activities. Assistive Technology for Memory and Cognition covers reminders, orientation supports, visual schedules, and prompting tools. Assistive Technology for Executive Function covers time management, planning, organization, and task initiation supports at school, at work, and at home.
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