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Adaptive or Assistive Equipment

Adaptive or Assistive Equipment. KNR 365. Definitions. Assistive Technology

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Adaptive or Assistive Equipment

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  1. Adaptive or Assistive Equipment KNR 365

  2. Definitions • Assistive Technology • (also called adaptive technology) refers to any product, device, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of Individuals with disabilities • Adaptive Equipment • tools designed to help people with disabilities be more independent

  3. Why do we need to know?

  4. What do we need to know? • Recreation • Life Skills • Resources

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  7. Resources • Your text • 400-401 • Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Life Center • http://lifecenter.ric.org • Toys R Us Toy Guide for Differently-abled kids • http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680 • Lekotek • http://www.lekotek.org/

  8. Resources • RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) • dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions • Certification • Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) • http://resna.org/

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