assistive device


assistive device

Public health Any device designed or adapted to help people with physical or emotional disorders to perform actions, tasks, and activities. See Americans with Disabilities Act, Architectural barriers, Assistive technology.

as·sis·tive tech·nol·o·gy

(ă-sis'tiv tek-nol'ŏ-jē) Any piece of equipment or device used to maintain or promote function in someone with a disability. Can range from low (e.g., walking stick) to high (e.g., computerized communication device).