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Assistive Technology

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Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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This community is used for cataloging and discussing advancements and news in AT.

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Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter (www.theverge.com)
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Their pitch expressly claims the device isn't AT... But it is to help more people access the outdoors, which I think counts to an extent.

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[–] Turbonics@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 month ago

Stair climbing robot failed.

Presenting: stair climbing human!