Provide a definition of assisstive technology
"any item, peice of equipment or product system whether accuired commercially, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities." (Cook, Hussey, 1995)
Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial. Provide information on size, cost and functions.
During class this week, we looked at several different assisstive technologies. I have chosen to talk about the Go Talk 20. It is a lite weight device that allows the user to customize up to 100 messages that with the press of a button will play. It has a built in handle that provides easy carriage. It is slim and will fit into school bags. The cost of the Go Talk 20 is approximately $515.
How does your chosen piece of equipment increased functional capacity for the user?
It helps users to sequence their day or a task they are wanting to carry out, it helps with concentration and provides assisstance to stay on track, it helps users even if they cannot read, by the use of pictures and finally helps with communication difficulties. e.g by the client pressing a button the recorded sound will play communicating what the client is wanting to express.
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