Hearing aid<unk>  (AT) is a term for<unk> , adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal device care.<unk>  can ameliorate the effects of disabilities that limit the ability to perform ADLs.<unk>  promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the<unk>  needed to accomplish such tasks. For example, wheelchairs provide independent mobility for those who cannot walk, while<unk>  eating devices can enable people who cannot feed themselves to do so. Due to<unk> , disabled people have an opportunity of a more positive and easygoing lifestyle, with an increase in "social participation," "security and control," and a greater chance to "reduce institutional costs without significantly increasing household expenses." In schools,<unk>  can be critical in allowing students with disabilities access the general education curriculum. Students who experience challenges writing or keyboarding, for example, can use voice recognition software instead.
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