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What is Assistive Technology Device

Handbook of Research on Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Intellectual Disabilities
An object or a machine designed for a special purpose to increase, maintain or improve activities of daily living of individuals with disabilities.
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Use of Assistive Technology to Empower Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Sanjeev Kumar Gupta (All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0089-6.ch017
Abstract
This chapter focuses on the use of assistive technology in persons with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs). Persons with IDs have significant limitations, both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behaviors. The use of assistive technology is essential to help persons with IDs and make them independent in all spheres of life. Assistive technology devices and services can be used to teach, train, rehabilitate, and empower persons in a variety of daily activities viz. new learning, home living, employment, health and safety, communication, social activities, protection and leisure. Empirical studies suggest that assistive technology is effective in improving the quality of life of persons with IDs and make them less dependent on others. This chapter investigates the available research evidence on the use of assistive technology in IDs, discusses utilizations, impediments/barriers, implications and suggests recommendations for future research.
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Apps as Assistive Technology
Any technology that benefits or supports a student with a disability.
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Reverse Engineering in Rehabilitation
Equipment used to increase, maintain, or improve functional abilities of disabled people.
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Reverse Engineering in Rehabilitation
Equipment used to increase, maintain, or improve functional abilities of disabled people.
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