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Digital Assistive Technology

Also known as: Digital AT, Software-Based AT

Assistive technologies delivered through software, applications, and digital platforms rather than dedicated physical devices. Digital AT includes screen readers, speech-to-text tools, magnification software, communication apps, and AI-powered features embedded in smartphones, tablets, and computers. The shift toward digital AT has significant implications for affordability and availability, as software-based solutions can be distributed at scale through app stores and operating system updates.

Category: assistive technology · software

Related: Smartphones as Assistive Technology · Assistive Technology · Affordable Assistive Technology

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