In the United States, an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 citizens use American Sign Language. This makes ASL the fourth most common language in the country (Gulati, 1997). This form of communication within the Deaf Community has been very effective. HoweverD BurgettLifeprint Com...
Computers, assistive devices, and augmentative communication aids: Technology for social inclusion Assistive technology, in the form of both devices and services, can significantly improve the lives of children with disabilities following traumatic brain... S Ried,G Strong,L Wright,... - 《Journal ...
Assistive technologySpeech-generating devicesComputer-aided programsMicroswitchesSmartphonesTabletsPurpose of ReviewThis paper summarizes a number of studies using communication technology with people with neurodevelopmental disorders to (a) provide illustrative examples of the technology solutions available, (b) ...
Assistive technology involving auditory feedback is generally utilized by those who are visually impaired or have speech and language difficulties. Therefore, here we concentrate on an auditory human-machine interface that uses audio as a platform for conveying information between visually or speech-disab...
behaviours and clinical devices from mobile health and smart environments.AALwith IoT technology can facilitate disabled people with the assistance and support they need to achieve a goodquality of lifeand allows them to participate in the social and economic life. Assistive IoT technologies are powerf...
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Information and communication technology-based assistive technology can bolster the independence of older adults (65years and above) and reduce their burden on caregivers. Currently, there is no unified methodology to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of these technologies. The present study ...
The availability and full functionality of mobile devices represent one of the basic principles of universal design for the visually impaired. Navigation applications for the users must also be customized and are available to the users' needs. In this paper, the software and hardware characteristics ...
In terms of written communication, children with cerebral palsy may have trouble using pencils or computer keyboards. Different assistive devices can help improve a child’s writing abilities, depending on their level of impairment. To help children write more steadily and legibly, weighted pencils, ...
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