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Assistive technology for Multiple

disabilities

Presented by – Sarika
M. Ed spl. Ed. (MD)
Content  Assistive technology
concept
 Types of assistive
technology(low
tech, mid tech, high
tech)
 Examples of
assistive technology
 Advantages and
disadvantages of
assistive technology
Assistive technology
• Assistive technology is any item, piece of
equipment or product system—whether
acquired commercially, modified, or
customized—
• that is used to increase, maintain, or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
Cont…
• The problem many educators face, is deciding
what might work for their students, especially
because there are so many different kinds of
devices.
• When it comes to choosing the appropriate
assistive technology, it is important to
remember that it is not a one size fits all
policy.
• A device that works for one student with
muscular dystrophy might not work for
another student with muscular dystrophy.
Cont…

• So assistive technology is a device that is used


for the persons with disability to enhance
their level of functioning which is adapted as
per the need and ability of the persons with
disability.
?
Assistive
technology you
use in daily
life?
CONT…..

No tech Low tech

Types of
assistive
technology

Mid tech
High tech
No tech
• No-tech assistive technology commonly refers
to when no tool or device is used, but perhaps
a teaching strategy is implemented such as
Mnemonic.
Low tech
• most common form of
assistive technology.
• Most of these are present
in most classrooms and we
are unaware that we even
provide these
accommodations.
• With little or no technology.
• tools or devices that are
low in cost, requires less
training, and are not
sophisticated.
Mid tech
• This is the least common
form of technology.
• As technology
continues to grow, we
are seeing less and less
of the mid tech’s being
implemented in the
classroom.
• The technology is more
sophisticated requires
more training and has a
higher cost that low-tech
High tech
• This is the most intense
and expensive form of
technology.
• Can be customized
according to need of the
child easily.
• tools that are associated
with computer
technology that has
higher cost and requires
more training.
Examples

• Aids for Daily Living: Which


covers self help aids for use
in activities such as eating,
bathing, cooking, dressing,
toileting, home maintenance,
etc.
• These include modified
eating utensils, adapted
books, pencil holders, page
turners, dressing aids,
adapted personal hygiene
aids.
Mobility aids:
• Devices that help people
move within their
environment, electric or
wheelchairs,
modifications of vehicles
for travel, scooters,
crutches, canes and
walkers.
Cane
Standing wheelchair
That supports the user in a nearly
standing position. It can be used as
both wheelchair and a standing
frame, allowing the user to sit or
stand in the wheelchair. They often
go from sitting to standing with
electric power assist.

Folding
wheelchair
• Hand pedal tricycle that is
A walker is a tool for
of low-cost aid. Persons disabled people who
with regular upper body need additional support
function can use this to maintain balance and
through hand pedal. It can stability while walking .
also be driven in road for
travel.
Home/workplace modifications:
• Structural adaptations that
remove or reduce physical
barriers such as ramps,
• lifts,
• modification in the bathroom
to make it accessible,
• automatic door openers etc.
Prosthetics and Orthotics:
• A prosthesis is an artificial
device that replaces a
missing body part that
may have been lost from
trauma or disease.
• Replacement or
augmentation of body
parts with artificial limbs
or other orthotic aids such
as splints or braces.
Vehicle modifications
• Adaptive driving aids, hand controls,
wheelchair and other lifts, modified vans, or
other motor vehicles used for personal
transportation.
Aids for hearing impaired:
• Cochlear implantation,
• hearing aid,
• induction loop,
• sign language,
• text to speech converter,
• closed captioning.
Cont…

• Sign language is used by people with


hearing impairment. The same can be
used effectively with people who have
severe communication problem that have
nothing to do with hearing loss or
deafness.
Assistive technology for cerebral palsy

• CP chair, buzzer, different adaptive devices


for motor skills.
Aids for visual impairment
• Aids for such as magnifiers,
large print screens, hearing
aids, visualising systems, Braille
and speech/telecommunication
output devices.
Cont….
• Folding cane
• Smart cane(GPS, speaker
system, vibration )
• White cane
Large print
letters
books
Alternative and augmentative
communication devices (AAC):
• AAC means all of the ways that someone
communicates besides talking. People of all ages
can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or
language skills.
• Augmentative means to add to someone’s
speech.
• Alternative means to be used instead of speech.
• To promote speech language and communication.
Types of AAC

Aided
Un-aided
Cont…. Un-
aided
Aided Aided communication
systems use In contrast to aided
equipment or devices Communication system,
to provide persons unaided systems do not
with disabilities to involve the use of
communicate. The external equipment or
device may be devices.
electronic or non-
electronic.

It uses body
The device may be parts, usually
electronic or non- arms and
electronic.
hands to
Cont.. These devices help people with
speech impairments or person
having low vocal volume to
communicate such as speech
generating devices, voice
amplification aids and
communication software.
Makaton sign language

• Makaton is a communication tool together with speech and symbols, to


enable people with disabilities or learning disabilities to communicate.
• Makaton supports the development of essential communication skills
such as attention, listening, comprehension, memory and expressive
speech and language.
• The Makaton language programme has been used with individuals who
have cognitive impairments, autism, Down's Syndrome, specific
language impairment, multisensory impairment and acquired
neurological disorders
Other assistive technology
• Tobii dynavox beam
• Avaaz AAC india
• Converting speech to text
• Text to speech
Advantages of assistive technology
• According to individual need and interest.
• Students can work on their own pace.
• Promote inclusion for all.
• Promotes independency.
• Everyone can learn and achieve their
maximum potential.
• They can socialise and overcome their
limitations.
Disadvantages of assistive technology
• Low tech is easily available, affordable and can prepared
but High tech is very costly and need maintenance.
• Technology cannot be fully relied on.
• Dependent on technology for their work.
• Destroyed or any error in technology then person
becomes helpless.
• Time consuming and proper training is required to use
this.
• Student may become habitual or overuse technology.
• https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=13
00&context=education_ETD_masters
• https://thenationaltrust.gov.in/content/innerpage/aids-
and-assistive-devices.php
• /https://
mn.gov/admin/at/getting-started/understanding-at/typ
es
• https://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-techn
ology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview
THANK

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