HOME Cerebral Palsy Resources Ask the Doctor What is Cerebral Palsy? Types of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Statistics Cerebral Palsy Glossary Medical Malpractice Record Verdicts Lifetime Benefits Cerebral Palsy Q&A Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Causes of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Therapy & Treatment History of Cerebral Palsy More Cerebral Palsy Resources	Applied or Assistive Technology What is assistive technology? Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities such as cerebral palsy. (29 U.S.C. Sec. 2202(2)). Examples of assistive technology that have proven helpful to people with cerebral palsy are: Screen readers or large screen monitors for individuals with visual impairments Hearing aids and other amplification devices for individuals with hearing loss Devices that operate lamps, radios, and other appliances through a remote control switching device, that might be attached to a person's wheelchair Toilets and showers equipped with grab bars for persons who may fall easily or require supports From: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Web Resources for Applied Technology: Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) Technology Terms - FCTD Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative National Institute of Disability Management and Research Applied Technology - Google Search
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