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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology: An item used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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Definition

An item used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A device that improves or maintains the capabilities of people with disabilities.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic
Definition 3

A device that improves or maintains the capabilities of people with disabilities (no vision, low vision, mobility, cognitive, etc.). Assistive technologies include headsets, keypads, software, sip-and-puff, and voice synthesizers. Accessibility of voting systems in accomplished through good, universal design principles and assistive technologies.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external
Definition 4

A device that improves or maintains the capabilities of people with disabilities (such as no vision, low vision, mobility, or cognitive). These devices include headsets, keypads, software, sip-and-puff, and voice synthesizers.

Source: NIST Election GlossaryType: standard

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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