Where To Start: Your Local AT Program
When you're just starting to look into assistive technology for a loved one, the options can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? What's worth the money? Is there a way to try something before you buy it? We recently came across a resource that answers a lot of those questions in one place, and we wanted to share it with our community. First, a quick glossary If you're new to this world, you'll run into a lot of acronyms and jargon. Here are some of the most common terms you'll see, both on Explore AT and across the AT space in general: AT (Assistive Technology): Any device, software, or equipment that helps a person with a disability do something they otherwise couldn't, or do it more easily. This can be as simple as a grab bar in a bathroom or as advanced as a speech-generating computer. AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication): Tools and strategies that help people communicate when speech alone isn't enough. AAC can be low-tech, like a ...