The aims of Assistive Technology
Each of the terms coined above was chosen to reflect or to correct a particular
approach to the issues of wellbeing of one group within the community. In this
report we will use the term Assistive Technology (AT) in an entirely neutral
manner and will comment on the significance of its application as necessary. The
aims of AT are to allow older people to maintain their autonomy and dignity, to
enable pursuit of self-fulfilment, to allow an independent life and valued
membership of society