Benefits of Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Boy with Cerebral Palsy smiling with his mother who is sitting next to him with her arm around him. She is looking at him and smiling.

What is Assistive Technology? In a very broad sense, most of us have used some kind of assistive technology (AT) during our lives. Consider eyeglasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids. Wheelchairs and grab bars, a must for many individuals with physical disabilities, are also considered assistive technology. These items are critical to meeting career, academic, recreational, and self-care needs. When … Read More