Exploring perspectives on assistive technology use: barriers, facilitators, and access.

The need to maintain connections with rehabilitation resources (e.g., the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapists, the VA, inpatient facilities) is vital to learning about and procuring AT.There is a need for a tailored approach to address AT underutilization in civilian and Veteran populations.Despite the barriers to AT use and the challenges associated with discovery of AT, utilization of AT may lead to increased independence, participation, productivity, quality of life, and safety.