The assistive technology section of Abilities Expo explores the subject of technology for people with disabilities.
low‐tech assistive technologylow‐tech AT basic compensatory considerationscommunication impairments and individual abilitySummary This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Assessment and Selection Considerations Basic Compensatory Considerations for Low-Tech at Modifications Conclusion References...
Currently there are several 3.5mm jack buttons on the market for assistive technology use or projects. These are large buttons (50mm diameter plus) that require a low force to press and often give a satifying click or pop. In the UK at least these are rather expensive so I decided to ...
Assistive technology (AT) provides aid of adaptive technology to individuals with disabilities (UNESCO, 2006).The latent array of assistive technologies is unbelievably great including high and low tech assistive devices and equipments. Learning through Assistive Devices: A Case of Students with Hearing...
An example of a low tech assistive technology tool A good AT for people who have trouble listening to lectures and taking notes at the same time What to start with when selecting an AT for students The person who determines which assistive technology a student can use ...
For the 285 million visually impaired people worldwide, assistive technology has come a long way since the white cane was popularized in the 1920s. Yet high-tech solutions to help these individuals navigate the world around them can often be intrusive, unintuitive, and expensive. ...
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As generative AI tools populate the education marketplace, the technology’s ability to automate complex, labor-intensive tasks and efficiently personalize communication may finally offer overwhelmed teachers a way to effectively improve parent engagement. ...
The chapter concludes that a variety of high-tech (e.g., speech-generating devices) and low-tech (e.g., picture cards) systems have been used to teach new skills, promote independent functioning, and improve the quality of life of people with ASD. However, additional research in which a...