Assistive Technology
Assistive technology (AT) is any device, item, or software that helps maintain or improve one's capabilities. Our focus is to provide information about assistive technology as well as advocate for more assistive technology policy. We also research emerging opportunities in this area of work.
Areas Within Assistive Technology
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Accessible Information
Making information and innovations surrounding Assistive technology is very important to us, as we push to provide the most reliable information for individuals and families regarding assistive technologies and services that are available.
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Policies
There are 4 Assistive Technology Acts that created additional programs and provisions for AT accessibility and awareness across the United States. However, we are pushing for additional policy provisions to improve individual outcomes even further, including Technology First.
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As it continues to grow in its popularity and usage, AI can be important for day to day assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as enhancing the way developmental disabilities are researched across the world.
