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Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is a term for any device, system or design, whether acquired commercially or off the shelf, modified or customised, that allows an individual to perform a task that they would otherwise be unable to do, or increase the ease and safety with which a task can be performed.
Assistive technology includes equipment, techniques, software, etc that allow a task to be performed.
A wide range of assistive software computer programs are available for use at home, in the work place and in the class room. The programs vary to assist a range of abilities. Most programs can be purchased through specialist software companies, and there also some freeware programs available that can be downloaded from the internet.
This section contains information and links on assistive technology to support people in education, training and employment settings
