"Assistive technology can be defined as any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities"
(Cook & Hussey, 2000).
Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial. Provide information on size, cost and functions.
A piece of equipment I found interesting at the tutorial was all the switches! They could be used in such a variety of ways and provide so much to an individual with a disablity. We used the switches to control toys and then even went on to make cheese scones using switches.
Switches (basic) retail for about 30pounds in the UK so converted would be 80-90 dollars. (Retrieved from: http://www.qedonline.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=78&products_id=683)
For individuals who lack dexterity, ROM or cognitive functioning to perform a task, switches can be connected and attached to almost anything to allow that individual to maintain control or independence.
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