Overcoming Challenges With Assistive Technology At Hamsa Rehab, Chennai

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Assistive Technology

Assistive technology is any adaptive device, software, or equipment that helps to overcome challenges to enhance activities of daily living and work environment. Assistive technologist / occupational therapist assess and plan the assistive device necessary to improve the function.

Examples of Assistive Aids

Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices. Cognitive aids, including computer or electrical assistive devices, to help people with memory, attention, or other challenges in their thinking skills

Mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices

Cognitive aids, including computer or electrical assistive devices, to help people with memory, attention, or other challenges in their thinking skills

Computer software and hardware, such as voice recognition programs, screen readers, and screen enlargement applications, to help people with mobility and sensory impairments use computers and mobile devices

Tools such as automatic page turners, book holders, and adapted pencil grips to help learners with disabilities participate in educational activities

Physical modifications in the built environment, including ramps, grab bars, and wider doorways to enable access to buildings, businesses, and workplaces

Lightweight, high-performance mobility devices that enable persons with disabilities to play sports and be physically active.

Adaptive switches and utensils to allow those with limited motor skills to eat, play games, and accomplish other activities

Devices and features of devices to help perform tasks such as cooking, dressing, and grooming; specialized handles and grips, devices that extend reach, and lights on telephones and doorbells are a few examples