assistive technology

American  

[uh-sis-tiv tek-nol-uh-jee] / əˈsɪs tɪv tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. adaptive tools, as prosthetics or computer programs, designed for and used by people living with a disability to engage in everyday activities.

   Rather than isolating students with disabilities in special education programs, the school is using assistive technology in the classroom to integrate all learners.

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Etymology

Origin of assistive technology

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“Companies have come to the realization in Japan that they need older workers and have started to create work policies that favor them,” Stern says, with “much more part-time work, job sharing, assistive technology and emphasis on remote work. In a country known for a highly competitive work environment, they’ve essentially created a second work environment that is considered more suitable for older workers.”

From MarketWatch

“Much more part-time work, job sharing, assistive technology and emphasis on remote work. In a country known for a highly competitive work environment, they’ve essentially created a second work environment that is considered more suitable for older workers,” Stern adds.

From MarketWatch

It covers a range of things like paying for taxis, assistive technology and British Sign Language interpreters.

From BBC

The "miracle" Sarah describes began when Bristol-based assistive technology company, Smartbox, asked her for an hour's worth of audio to recreate her voice.

From BBC

He also cites the price of assistive technology, such as read and write software and exam reader pens, which cost hundreds of pounds each.

From BBC