ties in order to evaluate the costs and benefits that go with the use of different types of technology assistance. The individuals were from four age groups. The results showed that AT had a large impact on a persons life, and their way of living. The majority of infants with disabilities benefited by having fewer health problems because of AT. About 75% of school age children were able to remain in a regular classroom, and 45 % were able to reduce their use of school-related services because of AT. AT allowed for 65% of working-age persons to reduce dependence on family members, 58% were able to reduce dependence on paid assistance, and 37% were able to increase earnings. AT helped 80% of elderly persons to reduce dependence on others, half were able to reduce dependency on paid persons, and half were able to avoid entering a nursing home. It is clear that AT helps everyone with a disability to live better, and to live a more normal life. The question is now not one of how can we afford effective AT, but what happens is AT is not provided....
