“Assistive technology refers to a broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that are conceived and applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities.” (Cook & Hussey, 2000).
For me Assistive technology means any form of technology which helps an individual perform a task better.
Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial:
Talking Photo Albums
Image from Star Educational Limited.Record your stories, timetables or messages with our Talking Photo Album. Simply insert Drawings or photographs inot the plastic wallets and record up to a 5 min message per page
- 20 pages that hold up a 5x7" image
- Re-record your message as many times as you want
- Built in speaker
- Drawings or photographs can be changed as often as required and your messages can be re-recorded when needed.
- Each individual voice message can be played back at any time, simply with a push of a button.
Price: $109.00
Record your stories, timetables or messages with a Talking Photo Album. Simply insert drawings or photographs into the plastic wallets and record up to a 10 second message on every page to support the image / text
References:
Cook, A. M. & Hussey, S. M. (1996). Assistive technologies: Principles and practice. USA: Mosby
