Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment or software that is used to increase, maintain, or improve an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks or to communicate, learn and live independent, fulfilling and productive lives.
Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment or software that is used to increase, maintain, or improve an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks or to communicate, learn and live independent, fulfilling and productive lives.
Areas that technology can support
Areas that technology can support
Epilepsy - examples include watch alarms and sensor mats
Falls prevention - emergency alarms for people at risk of falling
Forgetfulness - examples include sensors and alarms
Hearing - visual alarms in the home connected to fire alarms, telephones and doorbells
Physical frailty - connected home help at the touch of a button
Sight - talking clocks and reminders
Learning disability - personalized interactive devices to assist the user to be independent
