Assistive/Adaptive Technology

Demonstration #2by

David T. GofiganED443 Assistive/Adaptive Technology

Dr. Jacqui Cyrus30 Oct 2008

What is adaptive technology?

A name for products

Promotes greater effectiveness

Provides changed methods

Who is it for?

Blind or visual impairment Deaf or having a hearing impairment Speech impairment Coordination, dexterity, or mobility

impairment Other disability: learning,

developmental and other types

Dress Aid (Sock Aid)

Introduction

Application

Procedures

Independency

The Sock Aid

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptive_technology

http://www.icdri.org/legal/guam_system_for_assistive_techno.htm

http://www.betterworld.net/quotes/disabilities-quotes.htm

A Special Quote

Placing one foot in front of the other, I’ve climbed to higher lengths. Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength. No obstacle too hard, for this warrior to overcome. I’m just a man on a mission, to prove my disability hasn’t won.

--Robert M. Hensel