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Assistive devices

What are assistive devices?

Assistive devices are tools, products, or equipment that can help you perform tasks and activities. They may help you move around, see, communicate, eat, or get dressed.

Who might benefit from assistive devices?

You may use various assistive devices if you:

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  1. Assistive Devices (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are assistive devices? Assistive devices are tools, products, or equipment that can help you perform tasks and activities. They may help you move around, see, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/assistivedevices.html - Health Topics
  2. Living with hearing loss 
    ... on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) website. Assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000360.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Devices for hearing loss 
    ... on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) website. Assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000359.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Vision Impairment and Blindness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... move around more easily Employment and job training Assistive devices, like lighting and reading stands Your provider may ... glare shields If you have no vision (blindness): Devices like text-reading software and ... a healthy diet NIH: National Eye Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/visionimpairmentandblindness.html - Health Topics
  5. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... also vary. Possible treatments may include surgery, medicines, assistive devices, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Often, children with birth defects need a variety of services and may need to see several specialists. ... you get pregnant Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthdefects.html - Health Topics
  6. Hearing Problems in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is important to consider the use of hearing devices and other communication options by ... National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
    https://medlineplus.gov/hearingproblemsinchildren.html - Health Topics
  7. Spina Bifida (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bifida are of normal intelligence. Some people need assistive devices such as braces, crutches, or wheelchairs. They may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spinabifida.html - Health Topics
  8. Ankylosing Spondylitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Exercise Monitor your symptoms Manage your stress Use assistive devices as needed Follow a healthy diet Stop smoking, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ankylosingspondylitis.html - Health Topics
  9. Arthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Relaxation techniques Use of splints, braces, and/or assistive devices NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/arthritis.html - Health Topics
  10. Cerebral Palsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a treatment plan. Common treatments include: Medicines Surgery Assistive devices such as braces and walkers Physical, occupational, recreational, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cerebralpalsy.html - Health Topics
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