Toolkit
Choosing Assistive Technology: Questions to Ask
A practical checklist for choosing devices that fit your goals, environment, and budget.
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Assistive technology (AT) is any tool that helps a person do something more easily or independently — from a simple jar opener to a speech-generating device.
Start with the task, not the device. What do you want to do? Where will you use it? Who will help set it up and maintain it?
Try before you buy. Loan libraries and demonstration centers let you borrow devices for a trial period.
Ask about training, warranties, repairs, and whether the device works with other technology you use.
Funding may come from insurance, Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation, schools, or reuse programs that offer refurbished equipment at low cost.
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