What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - International Classification of
Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve
functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology
effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - Hard: readily available components that can
be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? - Appliance: device that "provides benefits to
the individual independent of the individual's skill level
Tool: require the development of skill for their use
What are general purpose assistive technologies? (3) - 1. seating and positioning systems
2. control interfaces
3. computers
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