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Design your site to work well with various assistive technologies, including screen readers and voice recognition software, and schedule regular testing to ensure ongoing functionality.
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Ran Ronen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This innovative approach not only addresses existing limitations but also paves the way for future developments in assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
There are assistive gadgets to bring, logistical considerations to be made.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities, including neurodivergent conditions, must be provided reasonable accommodations, such as flexible work schedules, assistive technology, or adjustments to their work environment.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ran Ronen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This innovative approach not only addresses existing limitations but also paves the way for future developments in assistive technologies for individuals with disabilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
There are assistive gadgets to bring, logistical considerations to be made.
—Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities, including neurodivergent conditions, must be provided reasonable accommodations, such as flexible work schedules, assistive technology, or adjustments to their work environment.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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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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