assistivedevice
nounUK /əˈsɪstɪv dɪˈvaɪs/
US /əˈsɪstɪv dɪˈvaɪs/
A tool or machine that helps someone do something more easily.
A wheelchair is an assistive device that helps people move around.
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2. Equipment that helps a person with a disability perform daily tasks.
The school provided an assistive device so she could read the board.
3. Technology designed to improve independence for people with limited abilities.
Voice-control software is an assistive device for typing.
4. Any object used to make a physical or mental task easier.
A magnifying glass can act as an assistive device for reading small print.