Assistive Technology

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Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.

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Arc’teryx’s new powered pants could make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter (www.theverge.com)

submitted 10 months ago by ctag@lemmy.sdf.org to c/assistive_technology@lemmy.sdf.org

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Their pitch expressly claims the device isn't AT... But it is to help more people access the outdoors, which I think counts to an extent.

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[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 0 points 10 months ago

++ this thing wouldn't have helped. Excessive standing, walking or not will damage your legs. Moving can help tho