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Assistive technology

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000069

Any item, piece of equipment, or software product used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. These tools range from low-tech solutions like large-print keyboards to high-tech systems such as screen readers, voice recognition programs, and alternative input devices. The United States Assistive Technology Act of 1998 provides federal funding to states for such technologies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000069
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectTechnical
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000069",
  "term": "Assistive technology",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "Any item, piece of equipment, or software product used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. These tools range from low-tech solutions like large-print keyboards to high-tech systems such as screen readers, voice recognition programs, and alternative input devices. The United States Assistive Technology Act of 1998 provides federal funding to states for such technologies.",
  "subject": "Technical",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/assistive-technology/"
}

Record 76 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.