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Assistive Technology

Assistive technology provides assistive and adaptive devices that help people with disabilities engage in life’s activities. It promotes greater independence by allowing people with disabilities to accomplish tasks in employment, education, technology use and everyday life that would otherwise have been difficult or impossible.

There are 56 state and territory programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. These state assistive technology programs work to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities of all ages. Contact your state program today for more information.

Assistive Technology Loan Programs:
AT state programs lend out assistive technology.

Money for Assistive Technology:
Thirty-three of the state programs have alternate financing programs. Contact your state to see if they run such a program.

For additional information on state laws and policies, click here.

For additional information on assistive technology, including definitions, text of the Assistive Technology Act, technology information databases for people with disabilities and other information on technology assistance, click here.

See also the National Council on Independent Living Technology Task Force.

AAPD is also a member of the ITEM Coalition, which raises awareness and builds support for policies that will enhance access to assistive devices, technologies and related services for people with disabilities.

Assistive technology opens up employment opportunities for people with disabilities. For more information, see AAPD’s employment page (link to employment)

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