Assistive Technology Curriculum

An assistive technology curriculum is a structured educational programme that teaches the principles, design, evaluation, and implementation of technology aids for people with disabilities. Such curricula typically span topics including disability awareness, accessibility legislation, universal design, specific AT categories (AAC, screen readers, alternative input devices), user-centred design methods, and practical development skills. Integrating AT into computer science and engineering programmes is important because it equips future developers with the knowledge to create accessible products and contributes to a workforce capable of designing, configuring, and maintaining assistive technologies that meet the needs of disabled users.