Topics

This page organizes the site's in-depth topic pages by category. For funding information, see Funding Assistive Technology. For a broad introduction to the field, see Assistive Technology 101. For guides, organizations, and other resources, see Resources. For product recommendations, see Assistive Technology Products & Resources. For strategies specific to home-based and homeschool learning, see Assistive Technology for Homeschool and Home Learning.

ACCESS METHODS

Switch Access, Eye Gaze and Eye-Tracking Assistive Technology, Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mice and Pointing Devices, and Mac Access Methods (for computer access methods available on Mac) cover ways of operating a computer or device beyond a standard keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.

MOBILITY

Wheelchairs & Mobility Equipment covers manual and power wheelchairs, power-assist technology, mobility scooters, and walking aids such as canes, crutches, walkers, and rollators as assistive technology, for people of all ages.

VISION

Screen Readers, Screen Magnification and Visual Access, Refreshable Braille and Braille Technology, and Vision & Low Vision cover technology and concepts related to blindness and low vision.

HEARING

Hearing Access Technology covers technology and concepts related to deafness and hearing loss.

COMMUNICATION (AAC)

Communication & AAC, AAC Basics, Speech-Generating Devices, and AAC Access Methods cover augmentative and alternative communication. For how AAC supports curriculum access and classroom participation specifically, see Academic AAC: Communication, Curriculum Access, and Classroom Participation.

READING AND WRITING

Reading Assistive Technology and Writing Assistive Technology cover tools that support reading and writing for people with visual, physical, or learning-related barriers.

ENVIRONMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES

Environmental Control and Smart Home Accessibility and Mobile Device Accessibility cover accessible control of a home environment and built-in accessibility features on smartphones and tablets.

ACCESSIBLE GAMING

Accessible Gaming, Adaptive Gaming Controllers, Switch & Single-Switch Gaming, and Console Accessibility cover accessible video game hardware and features.

ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION

AT Assessment & Selection covers the general process of matching assistive technology to an individual's needs.

Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility covers accessibility for websites, apps, and digital content.

Environment and Community Access

Built Environment & Public Accessibility, Housing & Home Accessibility, Hotels & Lodging Accessibility, and Transportation & Community Mobility cover accessibility in physical spaces, housing, lodging, and community travel.

Funding

Assistive Technology Funding Systems covers the broader landscape of public and private funding sources in more depth than the introductory funding page linked above.

EDUCATION

Education, IDEA & IEPs covers the special education process under IDEA, including the IEP process and how assistive technology fits into a student's education.

EMPLOYMENT

Employment & Workplace Accommodations covers workplace accommodations under the ADA, including the interactive process and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Aging in Place - Assistive Technology for Aging in Place brings together technology across categories (mobility, vision, hearing, communication, and the home environment) to support living independently at home.