Assistive technology

thumb|Accessibility Braille [[dashboard in elevator]]

physical device used to control another device remotely (often wirelessly)

thumb|300px|A scene from the 1963 film Charade (1963 film)|Charade, showing dialogue spoken by [[Audrey Hepburn and Dominique Minot subtitled in English. Quotation dashes are used to differentiate between speakers.]]

use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place on a limited set of monitors

artificial production of human speech

alt=|thumb|Underarm (axillary) crutches used to keep weight off the injured leg. alt=Man using forearm crutches|thumb|A man using forearm crutches A crutch is a mobility aid that transfers weight from the legs to the upper body. It is often used by people who cannot use their legs to support their weight, for reasons ranging from short-term injuries to lifelong disabilities.

thumb|Telehealth Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, health administration, and public health.This includes data sharing by way of patient portals and electronic medical records. Telehealth encompasses a broad range of technologies and services used to provide patient care, health education, public health services, and health administration remotely using telecommunications technologies.

thumb|250px|A telepresence system in 2007

FaceTime is a proprietary videotelephony product developed by Apple. FaceTime is available on supported iOS mobile devices running iOS 4 and later and Mac computers that run and later. FaceTime supports any iOS device with a forward-facing camera and any Mac computer equipped with a FaceTime Camera. FaceTime Audio, an audio-only version, is available on any iOS device that supports iOS 7 or newer, and any Mac with a forward-facing camera running OS X 10.9.2 and later.

techniques (physical and virtual) for people with disabilities

assistive technology that converts text or images to speech or Braille

mechanical device for people with needs

software component that allows a user to enter characters

system of textured ground surface indicators to assist pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired

used to provide the text of a show's audio portion to those who may have trouble hearing it

the translation of audiovisual media into narration for blind, partially sighted and visually impaired viewers

conduction of sound to the inner ear through bones other than the ossicles of the middle ear

thumb|Example of the partially typed search term baby st being autocompleted to various options Autocomplete, or word completion, is a feature in which an application predicts the rest of a word a user is typing. In Android and iOS smartphones, this is called predictive text. In graphical user interfaces, users can typically press the tab key to accept a suggestion or the down arrow key to accept one of several.

makes spoken human interaction with computers possible, using speech recognition to understand spoken commands and answer questions

thumb|200px|right|Galilean type Soviet-made miniature 2.5 × 17.5 monocular thumb|200px|right| Diagram of a monocular using a Schmidt-Pechan prism: 1 – Objective lens 2 – Schmidt-Pechan prism 3 – Eyepiece

powered exoskeleton suit

type of detection system

thumb|Two Maui Bus buses engaged in paratransit services. One is picking up a person who uses a [[wheelchair, while another is discharging another person using a mobility scooter.]]

braille embossing typewriter

assistive listening technology

Braille alphabet of the English language

remote control that can be programmed to operate various brands of one or more types of consumer electronics devices

ATutor is an open source web-based learning management system (LMS).

alt=Logo of CYBATHLON|thumb|CYBATHLON - For a world without barriers. CYBATHLON, a project of ETH Zurich, acts as a platform that challenges teams from all over the world to develop assistive technologies suitable for everyday use with and for people with disabilities. The driving force behind CYBATHLON is international competitions and events, in which teams consisting of technology developers from universities, companies or NGOs and a person with disabilities (pilot) tackle unsolved everyday tasks with their latest assistive technologies. Besides the actual competition, the CYBATHLON offers

service connecting human interpreters to users via telephone

intersection of cloud computing and robotics

phenomenon of disability-friendly features also being appreciated by people in general

ILIAS ( [German for "Integrated Learning, Information and Work Cooperation System"]) is an open-source web-based learning management system (LMS). It supports learning content management (including SCORM 2004 compliance) and tools for collaboration, communication, evaluation and assessment. The software is published under the GNU General Public License and can be run on any server that supports PHP and MySQL.

ReWalk is a commercial bionic walking assistance system that uses powered leg attachments to enable paraplegics to stand upright, walk and climb stairs. The system is powered by a backpack battery, and is controlled by a simple wrist-mounted remote which detects and enhances the user's movements. Designed in Yokneam, Israel, by Amit Goffer, the ReWalk is marketed by Lifeward Ltd., and is priced at approximately US$85,000 per unit.

electronic text communication device

walking stick used as a mobility aid

software category

operator service that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or have a speech disorder to place calls to standard telephone users via a keyboard or assistive device

a communication teaching method for people with limited speech

thumb|upright=1.4|Blank surtitle screen visible above the stage at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

PDF/UA (PDF/Universal Accessibility), formally ISO 14289, is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for accessible PDF technology. A technical specification intended for developers implementing PDF writing and processing software, PDF/UA provides definitive terms and requirements for accessibility in PDF documents and applications. For those equipped with appropriate software, conformance with PDF/UA ensures accessibility for people with disabilities who use assistive technology such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, joysticks and other technologies to navigate an

Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA, formerly Otto Bock, is an international company based in Duderstadt Germany, that operates in the field of orthopedic technology. It is considered the world market leader in the field of prosthetics and one of the leading suppliers in orthotics, wheelchairs and exoskeletons.

additional wheel mounted parallel to the rear wheel of a bicycle to assist learners until they have developed balance on a bicycle

coin shape

The iBOT is a powered wheelchair that uses gyroscopic technology to provide multiple operating modes for varied indoor and outdoor terrain.

medical equipment used with metered dose inhalers

thumb|Example ColorADD symbols for seven colors ColorADD is a sign code for aiding color blind people to recognize colors, developed by Portuguese graphic designer and professor at the University of Minho, Miguel Neiva. It consists of geometric shapes representing colors and color combinations. The app won the accessibility category of the 2013 Vodafone Foundation Mobile For Good Europe Awards.

electronic device used for optical magnification

wheelchair alternative for standing

Electropalatography (EPG) is a technique used to monitor contacts between the tongue and hard palate, particularly during articulation and speech.

area of research

Lekotek is an international program to lend Assistive Technology, toys and expertise to disabled children. The first lekotek opened in 1963 in Stockholm, Sweden. From there the concept spread to other Scandinavian countries, Europe and the rest of the world. For example, there are over 50 lekoteks in the United States. The first American lekotek opened in Evanston, Illinois in 1980. The first US lekoteks were founded by Sally DeVencentis and Sharon Draznin.

kerb optimised for buses approaching at bus stops

thumb|right|Court reporter tests his stenomask. A stenomask is a hand-held microphone built into a padded, soundproof enclosure that fits over the speaker's mouth or nose and mouth. Some lightweight versions may be fitted with an elastic neck strap to hold them in place while freeing the user's hands for other tasks. The purpose of a stenomask is to allow a person to speak without being heard by other people, and to keep background noise away from the microphone.

presentation of data as sound

assistive technology device to improve accessibility of toilets

video telecommunication service

indirect selection technique (or access method)

area of research

line of remote controls and home automation products produced by Logitech