Seven Categories Of Assistive Technology Devices

The standard definition of an AT device is "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities" (U.S. Congress, 1988). This broad definition covers any piece of technology that can help someone with a disability, and includes seven AT categories: Positioning, Mobility, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Computer Access, Adaptive Toys and games, Adaptive Environments, and Instructional Aids (Bryant and Bryant, 2003). Please note these categories are not exclusive, and often intertwine.

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