Assistive technologies (AT) are increasingly used in rehabilitation to support the fulfillment of client occupations, particulary the elderly. Indeed, the use of technology is now seen as an effective mean to meet various needs for this population. Several researches are concerned with assistive technologies, their use and design. This article aims to provide an overview of current knowledge about assistive technologies in rehabilitation. Several questions are addressed concerning the different actors concerned in the use of assistive technologies and the main families of AT considered in the literature. A synthesis of knowledge had been made with the methodology of interpretative approach of Pope et al. (2007). In addition to targeting the differents actors of the technological continuum, this review found that a varied nomenclature and classification are used when it comes to assistive technologies. It also pointed out that the design and use objectives of these technologies are different. Among other things, the study makes it possible to question the relevance of research in identifying a integrative model that can support the technological continuum and encourage the collaboration of various actors in order to adequately empower a person in the prospect of realizing meaningful occupations.

Keywords: Aging, Assistive Technology, Rehabilitation, Technology continuum