assistivetechnologyspecialist
nounUK /əˈsɪstɪv tɛkˈnɒlədʒi ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
US /əˈsɪstɪv tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
A person who helps people use special tools and computers to make hard things easier.
The assistive technology specialist showed Mia how to use a talking tablet to read her books.
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2. A professional who evaluates and recommends devices for people with disabilities.
The school hired an assistive technology specialist to assess which tools would help the student in class.
3. Someone who trains teachers and families to use adaptive equipment correctly.
Our assistive technology specialist ran a workshop on setting up switch-access devices.
4. A person who customizes software and hardware so it fits a user's specific needs.
The assistive technology specialist adjusted the screen reader settings for the new employee.