| Sumario: | As disability service providers become familiar with assistive technology (AT), some devices that were originally designed to meet the needs of a specific disability, are being used with a broader range of individuals (e.g., voice recognition systems for students with learning disabilities). To determine (a) the most frequently used AT devices in postsecondary disability services, and (b) which devices are used across categories of disability; survey data was collected nationwide from postsecondary disability service providers (n=163). Respondents reported frequent use of voice recognition systems, reading machines, frequency modulation systems (FM) and text enlargement systems. Individuals with visual and hearing impairments used AT most frequently. Individuals with psychiatric disabilities and other health impairments used AT the least. Recommendations regarding AT and service delivery are included.
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