ABSTRACT
An assistive technology (AT) device is defined in US legislation as ‘any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities.’ Further, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act amendments of 1997 requires that the AT needs of students be considered as part of the IEP process.1 In Europe, AT usually refers to ‘devices or services aimed at compensating for functional limitations, facilitating independent living, or enabling elderly or disabled people with activity limitations to realise their full potential.’2
