What is Assistive Technology(AT)?
Assistive technology refers to tools, devices, or software that help individuals with disabilities perform tasks they might otherwise find difficult or impossible. Assistive technology focuses on enhancing individuals’ ability to interact with their environment or complete tasks independently.
Who uses Assistive Technology?
Assistive technology can be used by everyone in various settings. It is generally designed for the elderly and individuals with a permanent or temporary disability status.
What do we do in the Lab?
Our lab exhibits various types of assistive technology and conducts orientations to introduce the assistive technology devices. Orientations are conducted by doctoral students who have been thoroughly trained on each device. During orientation or a visit to the lab, students will learn about devices, tools, and software that help individuals maintain their independence. Throughout orientation, students will have an opportunity to learn and engage with more than 50 different pieces of assistive technology.
There are three main sections:
- Classroom
- Home
- Workplace
Most assistive technologies for individuals can be used across various contexts. Here, we simply provide a few examples of how they are applied in different settings.
For more information and pictures of AT devices, check Type of AT.
Schedule to Visit
To schedule a visit to the lab, students must be enrolled in a required course (e.g., Individual Differences). We currently accept individual and group visits by appointment only.
Please contact us at atlab.utaustin@gmail.com to schedule your visit.