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These assistive devices can keep you from falling and hurting yourself.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
The researchers believe the technology could improve human-robot interaction in healthcare, rehabilitation, and assistive robotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Accessibility The property is ADA accessible from booking to check out, supporting user experience for visitors using assistive technology to access the website.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Those stipulations include someone who uses portable oxygen, has a cardiac condition that limits their physical mobility, or cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest or using an assistive device.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 May 2026
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
The researchers believe the technology could improve human-robot interaction in healthcare, rehabilitation, and assistive robotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Accessibility The property is ADA accessible from booking to check out, supporting user experience for visitors using assistive technology to access the website.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Those stipulations include someone who uses portable oxygen, has a cardiac condition that limits their physical mobility, or cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest or using an assistive device.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 May 2026
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“Assistive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistive. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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assistive
adjective
as·sist·ive
ə-ˈsis-tiv 
: providing aid or assistance
specifically
: designed or intended to assist a disabled person in performing an activity, task, or function especially in an independent manner
assistive technology
Assistive devices help with the performance of daily activities. Most familiar are canes, crutches, and walkers. Other examples of simple assistive devices are raised toilet seats and firm pillows placed under the seats of chairs to help people with hip or knee arthritis to rise from a sitting position. —Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages
Simeon Margolis, The Johns Hopkins White Pages With some assistive devices, the visually impaired can do a variety of office jobs, using computers and telephones. —Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News
Eric Aasen, The Dallas Morning News Assistive technology (AT) by its very nature consists of a variety of personal and customized tools for multiple learning styles and physical challenges. —Kelly Ahrens, Learning & Leading with Technology
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