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Types of Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) aids individuals with a variety of disabilities in accessing information communication technologies. The following outlines several types of AT and the populations which commonly use utilize them. 

User PopulationAssistive Technology Commonly Used
Without visionScreen readers, braille output
With limited visionScreen readers, screen magnifiers, color and contrast modification
Without perception of colorColor and contrast modification
Without hearingCaptions (including live/CART)
With limited hearingCaptions (including live/CART)
With limited manipulationAlternative pointing devices, adaptive keyboards, switch devices, voice control
With language, cognitive, and learning disabilitiesText to speech software, reading and study aids

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