Assistive devices

External devices created, manufactured, or modified to help a person carry out a certain task are known as assistive devices. A large number of individuals with disabilities rely on assistive technologies to help them do everyday tasks and engage actively and successfully in communal life. magnifiers, Braille displays, screen reading software, text-to-speech systems that use optical character recognition (OCR), talking appliances like talking thermostats, large print publications, and. phone buttons that are huge and haptic.

People who struggle with speaking, typing, writing, remembering, pointing, seeing, hearing, learning, walking, and many other tasks can benefit from assistive technology. Various assistive technologies are needed for different types of disability. People can benefit from assistive technology in a variety of ways, including increased control over their lives, increased participation and contribution to activities in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities, increased interactions with individuals without disabilities, and other activities.

With the use of assistive technology, people with a range of impairments and restrictions can more easily engage in everyday activities, including education. The magnifying lens was arguably the first "technology" created for those with low vision, while braille was the first technology created for those who are blind.