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Assistive Technology

By Melissa Kelly, About.com

Definition: Assistive Technology includes devices that assist individuals who have disabilities to perform tasks that are difficult for them to complete. AT can also include rehabilitative and adaptive items. Examples of AT include a Telephone Device for the Deaf and speech recognition software.
Also Known As: AT

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