Assistive technology is equipment or software that helps people with disabilities perform tasks they would otherwise find difficult. Examples include screen readers, hearing aids and alternative input devices.
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- Assistive technology covers a broad range of devices and software that support people with sensory, physical or cognitive disabilities, including screen readers, magnifiers, captioning, switch controls and speech recognition. It can be standalone equipment or features built into mainstream operating systems and applications.
- By bridging gaps between a person’s abilities and task demands, assistive technology supports independence in education, work and daily life. Its effectiveness depends on accessible content and standards that allow tools to interpret digital interfaces.