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Those can include housing, education, transportation and assistive technology, among others, according to the IRS.
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Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The deadline to receive an accessible remote ballot has passed, but those who utilize screen readers and assistive devices may submit a request submit a request online, through the mail or via email ahead of the general election.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most patients were able to walk faster by 16 weeks post-treatment, and eight no longer needed their assistive devices for short distances.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
The new approach could lead to better hearing technology, including hearing aids, assistive listening devices and cochlear implants.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
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Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
The deadline to receive an accessible remote ballot has passed, but those who utilize screen readers and assistive devices may submit a request submit a request online, through the mail or via email ahead of the general election.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most patients were able to walk faster by 16 weeks post-treatment, and eight no longer needed their assistive devices for short distances.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
The new approach could lead to better hearing technology, including hearing aids, assistive listening devices and cochlear implants.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
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“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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