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Definitions for assistive
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Princeton's WordNet
assistiveadjective
giving assistance
Wiktionary
assistiveadjective
Providing or designed to provide assistance, especially to persons with a disability
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assistive
Assistive refers to any device, system, or design that helps or supports people, particularly those with disabilities, in performing tasks more independently and effectively. This could include assistive technologies, tools or resources. It is meant to enhance the functional capabilities and improve the quality of life of the individuals.
Webster Dictionary
Assistiveadjective
lending aid, helping
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of assistive in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of assistive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of assistive in a Sentence
It's not the first time an individual with severe clinically complete paralysis has walked with assistive technology without the help of a therapist, but it's tremendously important that in more cases the potential of these approaches can be demonstrated.
If someone is that good at playing a musical instrument, that, in itself, is like another language. So, you've just allowed that child to move to the next level. Danielle’s older sister created a plastic device to help hold her bow for her viola, which has one string less than a violin. The plastic device has helped, but she still needs more flexibility. Christopher has an assistive device to play the cello, but he said it's a little too heavy. Giavedoni plans to remake Danielle’s device by using a mold of her wrist and hand, and he’ll lighten Christopher’s device. For us, it's being able to let these kids show other kids and adults that ‘Don't look at me for what I don't have. Look at all the great things I can do,’.
You're not going to have a robot taking you to the bathroom. You're not going to have a robot chatting to you during the day, you'll have assistive devices that make for better care but don't replace workers.
This video is doctored -- and a flagrant attempt to spread misinformation at the expense of a man who uses assistive technology, it should be removed. Now.
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