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Assistive technology

PAS 6463:2022, Design for the mind – Neurodiversity and the built environment – Guide, published by BSI Standards Limited 2022, defines assistive technology as: ‘electrical and electronic equipment which helps people… Such as screen readers, braille displays and screen magnifiers.’

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