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assistive technology Assistive technology is any kind of technology that can be used to enhance the functional independence of a person with a disability. Assistive technology can be anything from a simple (low-tech) device such as a magnifying glass, to a complex (high-tech) device such as a computerized communication system..

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Opening Doors is a five-year Rehabilitation Research and Training Center funded by
the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research/U.S. Department of Education.