Types of assistive technology

For ease of reference, we are grouping assistive technology by impairment categories. We are aware that many visually impaired people have multiple impairments and that some technologies designed for people with a single impairment can be useful to others, we encourage you to explore the range of assistive technology contained in this section.

This section is by no means exhaustive and we will update it when relevant new technologies come to the fore. Our aim is to provide you with an understanding of the most commonly used types of assisstive technology available and as we develop our website into the next phases, the depth and breadth of this section will grow.

Explore assistive technologies by impairment

Assistive technology: visual impairments

From screenreaders to alternative keyboards, discover the types of assistive technology available for people with a visual impairment.

Assistive technology: physical impairments

From alternative mice to touch screens, discover the types of assistive technology available for people with a physical impairment.

Assistive technology: hearing impairments

From assistive listening devices to closed captioning, discover the types of assistive technology available for people with a hearing impairment.