Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. 1  AT can be low-tech: communication boards made of cardboard or fuzzy felt. 2  AT can be high-tech: special-purpose computers.
Section 8 housing in the South Bronx. Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. Â§ 1437f), often called Section 8, as repeatedly amended, authorizes the payment of rental housing assistance to private landlords on behalf of approximately 4.8 million low-income households, as of 2008, in the United States.
If your rental unit conforms to certain quality and affordability standards, you may be able to rent to families who qualify for Section 8 housing assistance. As a landlord or property owner, there are several advantages to participating in this program.o find your local housing authority, visit the following HUD web address: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/ . There you can select your area from a list or a map, and find the appropriate contact information. You can also mention in your advertising that you are willing to rent to Section 8 tenants.