HARAMBE BLOG:MANIMO

EMT-ASSIGNMENT INTRODUCTION. Assistive technology is used as an umbrella term for both assistive products and related services. Assistive products are also known as assistive devices. Is defines assistive products and technology as any product, instrument, equipment or technology adapted or specially designed for improving the functioning of a person with a disability Is defines assistive as any product, especially produced or generally available, that is used by or for persons with disability: for participation; to protect, support, train, measure or substitute for body functions/structures and activities; or to prevent impairments, activity limitations or participation restrictions. This includes devices, equipment, instruments and software. Different assistive devices used by different people who having different impairment. Mobility challenges:Walking stick, crutch, walking frame, manual and powered wheelchair, tricycle Artificial leg or hand, leg or hand splint, clubfoot brace Corner chair, supportive seat, standing frame,Adapted cutlery and cooking utensils, dressing stick, shower seat, toilet seat, toilet frame, feeding robot. Vision impairment:Eyeglasses, magnifier, magnifying software for computer,White cane, GPS-based navigation device,Braille systems for reading and writing, screen reader for computer, talking book player, audio recorder and player Braille chess, balls that emit sound. Hearing impairment:Headphone, hearing aid,Amplified telephone, hearing loop Communication problems:Communication cards with texts, communication board with letters, symbols or pictures Electronic communication device with recorded or synthetic speech Cognition problem:Task lists, picture schedule and calendar, picture based instructions Timer, manual or automatic reminder, smartphone with adapted task lists, schedules, calendars and audio recorder,Adapted toys and games.