Question

Select the term for the provision of aids and appliances for person with disabilities as mentioned in the PWD act.

• A. Adaptive technology
• B. Assistive technology
• C. Accommodative technology
• D. Anchoring technology

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Assistive technology

As per the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Act, Assistive Technology refers to the provision of aids and appliances that help individuals with disabilities to overcome their physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations.

Examples of Assistive Technology include:

• Wheelchairs and mobility aids

• Hearing aids and cochlear implants

• Prosthetic limbs

• Communication devices

• Adaptive computer software and hardware