Title The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology & Devices : Tools and Gadgets for Living Independently

Published New York : Demos Medical Publishing, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (228 pages) Contents Foreword; Preface; 1 What Is Assistive Technology?; 2 History of Assistive Technology; 3 Technologies for People with Visual Disabilities; 4 Technologies for People with Hearing Disabilities; 5 Technologies for People with Physical Disabilities; 6 Technologies for People with Cognitive Disabilities and Learning Disorders; 7 Technologies for People with Communications Disabilities; 8 Assistive Technology and the Americans With Disabilities Act; 9 How to Pay for Assistive Technology; 10 The Future of Assistive Technology; Resources; Index Summary This practical guide looks at the use of AT/AD (assistive technologies/assistive devices) to help those with disabilities perform functions that otherwise might be difficult or impossible. These include mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and mobile vans; as well as hardware, software, and peripherals; talking ATMs; and strobe light alarm systems. Featuring 100 black-and-white photographs, the book includes real-life examples of how people with disabilities are successful utilizing AT, and it presents strategies for dealing with the emotional issues related to AT/AD Notes English Print version record Subject Self-help devices for people with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- United States Computerized self-help devices for people with disabilities -- United States Communication devices for people with disabilities -- United States People with disabilities -- United States. Communication devices for people with disabilities. People with disabilities. Self-help devices for people with disabilities. Software Equipment and Supplies Persons Communication Aids for Disabled Disabled Persons Self-Help Devices Speech Recognition Software Computing Methodologies Named Groups Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Information Science software. Self-help devices for people with disabilities Communication devices for people with disabilities Computerized self-help devices for people with disabilities People with disabilities United States Form Electronic book ISBN 1932603808 9781932603804 9781935281719 1935281712

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