What are assistive devices?

Assistive devices are tools that help people do things more easily or complete tasks they might otherwise find hard.

Imagine you're trying to build a tower with blocks, but your hands are too small to reach the top. That’s when you might use stairs, like steps that help you climb higher. Assistive devices work just like those stairs for people who need extra help.

Think of walking sticks, which are like canes that help someone walk more steadily, or glasses, which make things look clearer. These are assistive devices, tools made to support people in doing everyday activities, like walking, seeing, hearing, writing, or even eating.

Some people use big buttons on phones or computers so they can press them with just one touch. Others might wear hearing aids, which are like tiny helpers inside the ear that make sounds louder and easier to hear.

These tools aren’t magic, they’re real, useful things that help people live more comfortably and independently.