Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.

Other Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology FAQs

Basic information for topics, such as “What is it?” is available in the About Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology section. Answers to other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) specific to rehabilitative and assistive technology are in this section.

What support is available for those who need to use assistive technology?

People using assistive technologies and their families and caregivers can access information and support from a variety of organizations, including the following:

Additional sources of information about services and support are listed in the Resources section of this health topic.

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