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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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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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[–] Shou@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As I mentioned before. It seems useful for extreme hikes. Not for normal ones.

Punishment like excessive training never is beneficial. It kills people.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 0 points 1 month ago

++ this thing wouldn't have helped. Excessive standing, walking or not will damage your legs. Moving can help tho