The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology & Devices: Tools And Gadgets For Living IndependentlyA Doody's Core Title 2012 This new illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. This book empowers people to use assistive technologies to overcome some of their physical or mental limitations and have a more equal playing field. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities are using assistive technology (AT) to assist them in daily tasks, and discusses emotional issues related to AT/AD. |
Contents
2 History of Assistive Technology | 9 |
3 Technologies for People with Visual Disabilities | 15 |
4 Technologies for People with Hearing Disabilities | 51 |
5 Technologies for People with Physical Disabilities | 93 |
6 Technologies for People with Cognitive Disabilities and Learning Disorders | 123 |
7 Technologies for People with Communications Disabilities | 143 |
Other editions - View all
The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology & Devices: Tools And Gadgets ... Suzanne Robitaille No preview available - 2009 |
The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology & Devices: Tools And Gadgets ... Suzanne Robitaille No preview available - 2009 |
Common terms and phrases
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