Assistive+Technology

**__The Definition: __**Assistive Technology- Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.
 * __Assistive Technology __**


 * Any type of device or devices that helps an individual with a disability adjusts to their environment. Either it is a low tech, mid tech, or a high tech device that aids an individual in learning efficiently in class.

**How is it applied to each individual? ** Assistive technology can be applied towards any individual with any type of disability. It can be a person with visual impairment, hearing impairment, or difficulty in mobility. There are AT devices available that can aid any individual function throughout their daily routine.

Different types of Assistive Technology devices:

**Quad Cane with Invacare Grip-medium base **

 Features
 * Weight capacity 250 lbs
 * Base Medium
 * Right or left hand use
 * Height Adjustment 29-1/4in to 38-1/4in

**Full Page Magnifier - 3 Pack, 2x - 6-1/2 x 8-3/4 inches ** 

 Features
 * 2x Magnification- 3 pack of Flat Sheet Full Page Magnifiers
 * Economical - purchase several to place in different for your convenience, One for the office, One for the car, Have one in every room at Home
 * Great for Travel, or Library Visits- Read a book or map with ease
 * Makes reading the Newspaper or product labels Easier
 * Bring with you to help you to read forms at the Doctors office, or Prescription labels -Thousands of uses

= Eye-Snap Reader: Basic =

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 Features
 * Hear books and other text read out loud to you
 * Captures/reads 2 pages of a book at a time
 * Choose male/female voice and adjust voice speed
 * Accommodates documents up to 8.5” x 14”
 * Includes camera and oversized, easy to use keypad

=__**Book Source**__= Dell, A, Newton, D, & Petroff, J. (2008). //Assistive technology in the classroom: enhancing the school experiences of students with disabilities//. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. =__**Web Source**__= = [|**http://www.maxiaids.com/store/ProdView.asp?idProduct=6900&product=My-First-Keyboard**] =