Care and support systems
Assistive technology
An umbrella phrase for equipment and software that helps somebody do something they otherwise could not.
What it means
Deliberately broad, covering a kitchen gadget, a wheelchair, a communication device and a phone app alike. It is mostly useful as the phrase funding systems and referrals are written in, rather than as a description of any particular thing.
Why you might hear it
- Funding categories and referral forms use it.
- A named profession in some countries is built around it.
Related words
People who may help
Where Compass goes into this
About this explanation
These are plain explanations of words you may come across, not advice about your own situation. Where a word matters to a decision, the question pages go into it properly, and your own team is the place to take it.