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Question 1

walker

Answer 1

type of mobility device in which the hands maneuver the device in the desired direciton, may be wheeled or nonwheeled used by persons who requrie external support and stability during ambulation

Question 2

frame types for walkers:

Answer 2

anterior 
posterior 
hemi (one handed) 
plaform 
reciprocal

Question 3

control interface

Answer 3

a device that allows a client to interact with assistive technology

Question 4

selection set

Answer 4

choices that are available on an assitive technology device that a user may select from

types:
direct: user selects a target and controls the device as a one-step process
indirect: user must complete more than one step to control the device

Question 5

electronic aids for daily living

Answer 5

equipment that allows an individual with mobility impairments to operate devices in the environment

ie:
remote control for radio
wireless technology used to turn off lights
switch to opendoors

Question 6

assistive technology transmission method

Answer 6

refers to the signal communication between a piece of assistive technology EADL and an household appliance

options includes:

radio frequency
wireless technology ‘infrared frequency
house wiring
ultasound

Question 7

house wiring

Answer 7

assistive technology transmission method where appliances are connected EADL with hard wiring in the home

Question 8

ultrasound

Answer 8

desired household appliances are connected to EADL through sound frequencies

Question 9

mechanical switch

Answer 9

type of single switch interface activated by applying pressure to a button, pad, or lever, used to operate assistive device types include

paddle 
plate 
button 
lever 
membrane

Question 10

electromagnetic switch

Answer 10

type of single switch interface activated through energy such as radio waves or light used to operate assistive devices types include:

fiber-optic sensor
infrared
sound touch

Question 11

proximity switch

Answer 11

type of single switch interface activated by close proximity to a detector used to operate assistive devices adn operate light fixtures

Question 12

pneumatic switch

Answer 12

type of single switch interface activated by airflow detection or pressure exchange used to operate assistive devices such as environmental control unit

Question 13

phonation switch

Answer 13

activated by speech or sound, used to operate assistive devices such as computers and environmental control units

Question 14

membrane keyboard

Answer 14

alternative keyboard for computer access made up of pressure pad requiring limited hand and arm strength adn mobility

Question 15

joystick

Answer 15

input device consisting of a handle that pivots on a base allowing multi directional control often used to operate a power w/c computer or remote controlled toys

proprotional - continuous
switched - discrete

Question 16

types of AE of hand writing:

Answer 16

felt-tip pens
vibratory pens
crayons (scented glittered glow in the dark) 
weighted pens/pencils 
chalk