Thursday, June 5, 2008

Tutorial eight - Assistive technology

Assistive technology is..............

"Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commerically off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities" (public law, 100-407. The technical assistance to the States Act in the United States).

Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial. Also How does your chosen piece of equipment increased functional capacity for the user?

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This provides communication between the student and others and provides an developmental tool. Language structuring software is ideal for children with autism and children with language disorders. This device teaches basic phrases to help understand different concepts. The use of this device depends on cognitive ability and how the person would access this device. An animated picture is provided for each phrase through pecs symbols. This device can be used with a joystick mouse, touch monitor or single switch.This device can be used to begin education in communication and could assist a person in other activities as being used as a switch to be involved in a cooking activity by having control over the electric beater. This device encourages a person to interact with others.
Pricing: windows CD ROM $140.50 and 5 user copy $355.30

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