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Top 5 assistive technologies aiding people with disabilities
PCQuest
|October,2022
The rise of smartphones and the advent of smart homes, have changed the world vividly. Technologies like Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Voice Assistants, etc. now empowering people who need its support the most
In the past couple of years, technology and healthcare evolved rapidly. The pandemic also pushed innovators to work around tech to help billions of lives. But some special humans need our support the most. Assistive Technology aims to make the day-to-day lives of disabled people easier.
▾ What is Assistive Technology (AT)?
Assistive technology (AT) is a combination of products, equipment, and systems that enhance learning, working, and daily living for persons with disabilities.
Within the AT, we have witnessed some incredible inventions which are enabling people to live healthy, productive, independent, and dignified lives. The technology is reducing the need of formal health and support services, long-term care, and the work of caregivers. With the support of assistive technology, anyone who has some form of disability can enjoy increased independence and a better quality of life.
▾ Voice assistants
This story is from the October,2022 edition of PCQuest.
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