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These services include the most basic activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, eating, and more, as well as the residential programs, employment supports, and assistive technologies that allow people with I/DD to live with dignity in their own homes and communities.
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Barbara Merrill, Time, 26 July 2025
The same rule applies for students with disabilities that use assistive technology, so long as there is an agreement in place between the school and the child's parent or guardian.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
Moving your body carefully and using assistive devices can make everyday tasks more manageable and less painful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 July 2025
Testers do interviews with company executives, test prototypes, check compatibility with different assistive devices, and provide expert assistance on possible solutions to common problems.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Barbara Merrill, Time, 26 July 2025
The same rule applies for students with disabilities that use assistive technology, so long as there is an agreement in place between the school and the child's parent or guardian.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
Moving your body carefully and using assistive devices can make everyday tasks more manageable and less painful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 20 July 2025
Testers do interviews with company executives, test prototypes, check compatibility with different assistive devices, and provide expert assistance on possible solutions to common problems.
—Alan Schwarz, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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