Principles & Practice

Question 1

Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf or modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities

Answer 1

Assistive Technology

Question 2

Simple devices that can be made and are low in cost…..

Answer 2

Low Technology

Question 3

What are some examples of low technology?

Answer 3

built up handle, pump on shampoo bottle, easy open caps

Question 4

Expensive devices that are difficult to make and harder to obtain…..

Answer 4

High Technology

Question 5

What are some examples of high technology?

Answer 5

electronic communication devices, computers, environmental control systems

Question 6

Readily available components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems

Answer 6

Hard Technology

Question 7

What are some examples of hard technology?

Answer 7

computer mouth sticks, computer software

Question 8

Human areas of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service delivery…..

Answer 8

Soft Technologies

Question 9

A device that does not require skill to operate…..

Answer 9

Appliance

Question 10

Devices that require a certain level of training…..

Answer 10

Tools