### Question
How does the law define assistive technology?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3002*, **assistive technology** is defined as:

> technology, engineering methodologies, or scientific principles appropriate to meet the needs of, and address the barriers confronted by, older individuals with functional limitations

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

