Assistive+Technology+Definition

 · ** Technology is tools created by humans which make Activities of Daily Living (ADL) easier for people to accomplish. **  **__ DEVICE  __**  · ** AT is characterized and described in the 1998 Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act as: **  · ** “Any item, piece of equipment, or product, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to: ** ** (1) **** increase ** ** (2) **** maintain ** ** (3) **** improve ** ** the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” (P.L. 105-394 Assistive Technology Act of 1998). ** **__ SERVICE __**  · ** AT services are: ** ** “any service that directly assists a student (or individual) with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. **  · ** The term includes: ** ** a) **** Evaluation of needs ** ** b) **** Purchasing, leasing or otherwise providing for acquisition ** ** c) **** Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing ** ** d) **** coordinating and using other therapies ** ** e) **** Training or technical assistance for the student (or individual) and family ** ** f)  **** Training or technical assistance for professionals, employers or other individuals who provide services. (IDEA, 1997). **
 * What is Assistive Technology (AT)? **