Abstract

This paper is a preliminary study on what Assisted Technology (AT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are and the kinds of disabilities in learners. It examines what Assisted Technology Tools (ATT) / Softwares are and how they can help in cognitive comprehension in differently abled individuals/learners. It presents the types of Assistive Technology, its benefits and provides an overview of the opportunities offered by the internet and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for the active and wholesome participation of persons with disabilities, in the learning process. Terms and keywords related to the topic have been explained in the course of the article. In addition, the paper provides a list of the Assisted Technology Tools, Softwares and Systems which give learners an opportunity to choose a relevant and user friendly tool. The new technologies highlight the benefit and opportunities that learners with disability can avail as other learners—turning yesterday’s disabled students into today’s enabled students.

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