A Guide to Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges. We all have challenges at some point in our lives, whether they are permanent, temporary, or situational. 

This guide introduces assistive technology that is used by people with disabilities. Many are available on mobile phones, tablets, or desktop computers. Many are beneficial for everyone.

It also describes ways we can bridge gaps between assistive technology and the digital resources we create.

  1. Challenges
  2. Hearing assistive technology
  3. Moving assistive technology
  4. Speech and writing assistive technology
  5. Attention and focus assistive technology
  6. Memory and organization assistive technology
  7. Seeing assistive technology
  8. Impaired vision assistive technology
  9. How can we help?

EIR Accessibility Coordinator