Assistive technology allows many people in America to live more independently. From smart phones to virtual reality headsets, constantly introduced technology impacts every aspect of life for many of us.

But who creates these devices and programs and how does the magic happen? This Mashables article discusses 3 things that developers have learned as they focus more on assistive or accessible technology and how their focus has changed.

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3 Lessons from developers who have embraced assistive technology