Computers

Technology plays a vital role in the lives of millions of people who are paralyzed. There are numerous assistive technology (AT) products on the market today that enable people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life. These products, tools and gadgets help ease people through their daily routines, and assist them in communication, education, work or recreation.

Assistive technology, including the powerful personal computer, can help improve one’s physical and mental functioning, strengthen a weakness, and improve a person's capacity to learn, or even replace a missing muscle system. AT can help with using a computer, bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, writing and reading, etc.

The Computer links connects to resources on technology that helps people with physical limitations as a result of a disability, spinal cord injury or disease.