The most invaluable piece of assistive technology for me would have to be my mobile telephone.

VoiceOver enabled, the iPhone has opened up a world of possibilities at my fingertips, all in one compact device. Settings may be customised for blind, low vision and hearing impaired. Physical and motor accessibility and guided learning options are also inbuilt features. 

Smartphones today have vastly increased functionality beyond the basic means of communication.  

Inbuilt features include navigational tools, entertainment storage, organisational aids and a web browser. Many applications within iTunes are accessible with voice over and some apps have been specifically developed for the vision impaired market. Precious video and photographic moments may be captured using the inbuilt camera and voice memos can be recorded. 

With infinite choice of tones, graphics, and customisable settings each user can personalise the appearance, functionality and express individuality. Being a mainstream device, non disabled peers do not identify it as assistive technology. This also reduces cost and increases support availability. 

Assuming that the bill is paid, the battery is charged and both network and wifi connection are available myself and my iphone are hot to trot and a force to be reckoned with.