Assistive Technology

Assistive technologies

-used to compensate for a loss in function

-allows a person with a disability to perform tasks

-replace impaired function for the client with disability, however do not change the function of the client

rehabilitation technology-

-is used to regain function

-establish, restore, or modify function for client

-when client demonstrates improvement, this technology is removed

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Example of Low-tech alternative communication systems are relatively simplistic and easy to obtain devices or approaches.

usability by the widest range of people without need for modification.

When considering universal design of products recommendations should include

Augmentative and alternative communication devices (AACs)

systems that supplement and replace communication by voice or gestures.

promote communication including the expression of needs, transfer of information, social closeness, and social etiquette and range greatly in complexity from low technology to high technology.