Accessibility glossary

Assistive technology (AT)

Hardware or software that helps people with disabilities use computers — screen readers, magnifiers, switch devices, voice control.

Assistive technology includes screen readers, screen magnifiers, speech-input software, alternative keyboards, switches, and braille displays. Accessible, standards-based code is what lets these tools work.

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What does Assistive technology mean?
Hardware or software that helps people with disabilities use computers — screen readers, magnifiers, switch devices, voice control.

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