Provide a definition of Assistive technology.
Assistive technology is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices and the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to or changed methods of interacting with the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.
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Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial. Provide information on size, cost, and function.
The Wobble Switch is intended for use by any body extremity that can press against the wand.
The 10cm (4") wand can be activated with a swiping motion in any direction, registering the action by the bending of the spring-loaded wand.
This switch is especially useful for those with poor motor control.
The 10cm (4") wand can be activated with a swiping motion in any direction, registering the action by the bending of the spring-loaded wand.
This switch is especially useful for those with poor motor control.
The cost is NZ$ 176 + NZ$22 GST.
How does your chosen piece of equipment increased functional capacity for the user? Provide examples here from the tutorial.
An example Dave gave was that a child that was quite spastic could notbring up enough energy to hit a button to trigger a switch. The child just had to swipe the wobble switch which enabled him to participate in activities.
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