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Some adults also may benefit from having their vision and hearing tested to reduce their risk of falls, or using assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Steven is a freelance tech journalist covering accessibility and assistive technologies, and is based in San Francisco.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
With limited access to medical care, psychological support, and assistive devices, they are often left to navigate life with disabilities that forever alter their futures.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The organization, which operates in Phoenix, was founded in 1947 and provides 300 people with a variety of services each year, including support groups, mobility and living skills training, and assistive technology.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Steven is a freelance tech journalist covering accessibility and assistive technologies, and is based in San Francisco.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
With limited access to medical care, psychological support, and assistive devices, they are often left to navigate life with disabilities that forever alter their futures.
—Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
The organization, which operates in Phoenix, was founded in 1947 and provides 300 people with a variety of services each year, including support groups, mobility and living skills training, and assistive technology.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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assistive
adjective
as·sist·ive
ə-ˈsis-tiv 
: providing aid or assistance
specifically
: designed or intended to assist a disabled person in performing an activity, task, or function especially in an independent manner
assistive technology
Assistive devices help with the performance of daily activities. Most familiar are canes, crutches, and walkers. Other examples of simple assistive devices are raised toilet seats and firm pillows placed under the seats of chairs to help people with hip or knee arthritis to rise from a sitting position. —Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages
Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages With some assistive devices, the visually impaired can do a variety of office jobs, using computers and telephones. —Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News
Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News Assistive technology (AT) by its very nature consists of a variety of personal and customized tools for multiple learning styles and physical challenges. —Kelly Ahrens, Learning & Leading with Technology
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