Assistive Technology (AT)

See also: Final Rule published to the Federal Register 1/18/17 that jointly updates requirements for ICT covered by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Communication Act.

Assistive Technology (AT).

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Source: 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM by U.S. Access Board - published 02/27/2015

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36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018), (1)
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