Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Definition of Assistive Technology

According to the public law 100-407 (2000, cited in Cook & Hussey, 2000), assistive technology is:

"Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." (p5)

Reference
Cook, A. M. & Hussey, S. M. (2000). Assistive technologies: Principles and practice. USA: Mosby

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