The Handbook Of Assistive Technology

Author : Stefano Federici,Marcia Scherer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351230889

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Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook by Stefano Federici,Marcia Scherer Pdf

Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook, Second Edition, proposes an international ideal model for the assistive technology assessment process, outlining how this model can be applied in practice to re-conceptualize the phases of an assistive technology delivery system according to the biopsychosocial model of disability. The model provides reference guidelines for evidence-based practice, guiding both public and private centers that wish to compare, evaluate, and improve their ability to match a person with the correct technology model. This second edition also offers a contribution to the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative, whose activities are strongly focused on the assistive products service delivery model. Organized into three parts, the handbook: gives readers a toolkit for performing assessments; describes the roles of the assessment team members, among them the new profession of psychotechnologist; and reviews technologies for rehabilitation and independent living, including brain–computer interfaces, exoskeletons, and technologies for music therapy. Edited by Stefano Federici and Marcia J. Scherer, this cross-cultural handbook includes contributions from leading experts across five continents, offering a framework for future practice and research.

Author : Ladan Najafi,Donna Cowan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128124873

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Handbook of Electronic Assistive Technology by Ladan Najafi,Donna Cowan Pdf

Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) is a subset of a wider range of products and services known as Assistive Technology (AT). AT is designed to support and enable people with disabilities, either acquired or congenital, to participate in activities with greater independence and safety. With a global aging population, it has an important role to play in enabling and supporting those with disability and their carers. Handbook of Electronic Assistive Technology discusses a range of commonly available or emerging electronic assistive technologies. It provides historical background, advice when assessing for these devices and references different models of provision. It includes both medical and engineering aspects of provision. It is anticipated that the book will support students, trainees, and newly qualified Assistive Technology Practitioners to develop their understanding of the field, by considering the variables that could potentially influence the decision-making process when assessing for and providing this equipment. It also provides a reference point for those already practicing in this field and offers coverage of a broader range of technologies than clinicians may be exposed to, in their daily work This is the first reference book to focus on a comprehensive set of electronic assistive technologies and discuss their clinical application.

Author : Christopher R. Bugaj,Sally Norton-Darr
Publisher : International Society for Technology in Education
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781564845641

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Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools by Christopher R. Bugaj,Sally Norton-Darr Pdf

From setting up a stellar team to consultations and evaluations, and from implementation to assessing success, this guide presents detailed advice and ideas to provide assistive technology (AT) services that effectively and efficiently help students. The nuts and bolts of each area are presented in a practical way (with amusing metaphors thrown in for good measure) so that you can directly apply what's in the book and see tangible results.

Author : Gayl Bowser,Diana Foster Carl,Kelly Fonner,Terry Vernon Foss,Jane Edgar Korsten,Kathleen Lalk,Joan Breslin Larson,Scott Marfilius,Susan McCloskey,Penny Reed,Joy Smiley Zabala
Publisher : Cast Professional Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Assistive computer technology
ISBN : 0989867471

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Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology by Gayl Bowser,Diana Foster Carl,Kelly Fonner,Terry Vernon Foss,Jane Edgar Korsten,Kathleen Lalk,Joan Breslin Larson,Scott Marfilius,Susan McCloskey,Penny Reed,Joy Smiley Zabala Pdf

"The QIAT Leadership Team: Gayl Bowser, Joan Breslin-Larson, Diana Foster Carl, Kelly Fonner, Terry Foss, Jane Korsten, Kathy Lalk, Scott Marfilius, Susan McCloskey, Penny Reed, Joy Smiley Zabala."

Author : Ike Presley,Frances Mary D'Andrea
Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780891288909

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Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind Or Visually Impaired by Ike Presley,Frances Mary D'Andrea Pdf

Assistive technology is essential in today's world to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to participate fully in school, work, and life. But which assistive technology tools are right for your students? This comprehensive handbook is the essential resource for teachers of students with visual impairments, administrators, technology professionals, and anyone who needs to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. Assistive Technology For Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment contains a wealth of technical information translated into clear, user-friendly terms, including: - An overview of the full range of assistive technology that students can use to manage information in print or electronic formats-whether they use vision, touch or hearing to access information - How to select appropriate tools and strategies - A structured process for conducting a technology assessment - Detailed assessment forms that can be used to determine students' technology needs and solutions to address them - Advice on writing up program recommendations based on assessment results - Reproducible, blank assessment forms

Author : Suzanne Robitaille
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Communication devices for people with disabilities
ISBN : 9781458764898

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The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology and Devices (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition) by Suzanne Robitaille Pdf

Author : Stefano Federici,Marcia Scherer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781439838655

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Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook by Stefano Federici,Marcia Scherer Pdf

The process of matching a person who has a disability with the most appropriate assistive technology requires a series of assessments, typically administered by multidisciplinary teams at specialized centers for technical aid. Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook fills the need for a reference that helps assistive technology experts perform assessments that more effectively connect the person and the technology. Emphasizing the well-being of the individual with a disability, the book proposes an ideal model of the assistive technology assessment process and outlines how this model can be applied in practice internationally. Organized into three parts, the handbook: Gives readers a toolkit for performing assessments Describes the roles of the assessment team members, among them the new profession of the psychotechnologist, who is skilled in understanding individuals and their psychosocial and technological needs and preferences Reviews cutting-edge technologies for rehabilitation and independent living, including brain–computer interfaces and microswitches The book synthesizes information scattered throughout the international literature, focusing on aspects that are particularly representative or innovative. It also addresses the challenges posed by the variety of health and social care systems and the different ways that individuals who need aid are defined—are they users, patients, clients, or consumers, and how does that affect the assessment? Edited by Stefano Federici and Marcia J. Scherer, internationally renowned leaders in the field of assistive technology assessment, this cross-cultural handbook includes contributions from leading experts across five continents. Guiding readers in matching the person and the appropriate assistive technology, it offers a framework for future practice and research. Listen to Stefano Federici talk about the handbook.

Author : Brian O'Neill,Alex Gillespie
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317698470

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Assistive Technology for Cognition by Brian O'Neill,Alex Gillespie Pdf

Assistive technology for cognition is technology which can be used to enable, enhance, or extend cognitive function. This book systematically examines how cutting-edge digital technologies can assist the cognitive function of people with cognitive impairments, with the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation. Technologies are reviewed which direct attention, remind, recognize, prompt, and generally guide people through activities of daily living. Written by experts in neuropsychology and technology development, Assistive Technology for Cognition provides a comprehensive overview of the efficacy of technologies to assist people with brain impairments. Based on the list provided by the International Classification of Function, each chapter covers a different cognitive function; namely, attention, memory, affect, perception, executive function, language, numeracy, sequencing, and navigation onto which existing and future assistive technologies for cognition are mapped. This structure provides in-depth research in an accessible way, and will allow practitioners to move from an assessment of cognitive deficits to the prescription of an appropriate assistive technology for cognition. The chapters also make suggestions for future developments. Assistive Technology for Cognition will be of great interest to clinicians and researchers working in brain injury rehabilitation, technology developers, and also to students in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and allied health disciplines.

Author : Albert M. Cook,Janice Miller Polgar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323039079

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Cook & Hussey's Assistive Technologies by Albert M. Cook,Janice Miller Polgar Pdf

It's here: the latest edition of the one text you need to master assistive strategies, make confident clinical decisions, and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology, and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. Updated and expanded, this new edition features coverage of new ethical issues, more explicit applications of the HAAT model, and a variety of global issues highlighting technology applications and service delivery in developing countries. Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) framework demonstrates assistive technology within common, everyday contexts for more relevant application. Focus on clinical application guides you in applying concepts to real-world situations. Review questions and chapter summaries in each chapter help you assess your understanding and identify areas where more study is needed. Content on the impact of AT on children and the role of AT in play and education for children with disabilities demonstrates how AT can be used for early intervention and to enhance development. Coverage of changing AT needs throughout the lifespan emphasizes how AT fits into people's lives and contributes to their full participation in society. Principles and practice of assistive technology provides the foundation for effective decision-making. NEW! Global issues content broadens the focus of application beyond North America to include technology applications and service delivery in developing countries. NEW! Ethical issues and occupational justice content exposes you to vital information as you start interacting with clients. NEW! More case studies added throughout the text foster an understanding of how assistive technologies are used and how they function. NEW! Updated content reflects current technology and helps keep you current. NEW! Explicit applications of the HAAT model in each of the chapters on specific technologies and more emphasis on the interactions among the elements make content even easier to understand.

Author : Gregory Church,Sharon Glennen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Computers and people with disabilities
ISBN : 0412469308

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The Handbook of Assistive Technology by Gregory Church,Sharon Glennen Pdf

Author : Helen Pain,D. Lindsay McLellan,Sally Gore
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781853029851

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Choosing Assistive Devices by Helen Pain,D. Lindsay McLellan,Sally Gore Pdf

The authors of this work have brought together research about the needs of people with disabilities and the equipment available for them. They explain issues involved with choosing equipment and provide guidance on selection.

Author : Joan L. Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Assistive computer technology
ISBN : 1593637195

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The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education by Joan L. Green Pdf

Families, teachers, and therapists who are searching for information about how to use technology to help individuals who struggle with communication, literacy, and learning will benefit from the wealth of practical, well-organized information in The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special Education. The book presents a broad overview of the uses of assistive technology before helping readers zero in on powerful, cutting-edge technology tools they can use to improve students' areas of weakness as well as to compensate for them. Readers are introduced to an exciting world in which assistive technology, educational technology, and mainstream technology are merging. The book focuses on software, tools, devices, and online resources that can help students with everyday tasks such as speaking, understanding, reading, writing, cognition, and memory. Along the way, readers will discover new ways to use everyday items such as mainstream software, cell phones, and calendars to assist students with special needs.

Author : DaCosta, Boaventura
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781466650169

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Assistive Technology Research, Practice, and Theory by DaCosta, Boaventura Pdf

"This book presents cutting-edge research in the field of assistive technologies, including both theoretical frameworks and empirical research to benefit individuals with motor and cognitive disabilities"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Lynn Ciampa Stoller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : PSU:000046215710

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Low-tech Assistive Devices by Lynn Ciampa Stoller Pdf

Pt. I. Design philosophy: Theory, goals & implications for practice. Design. Materials & processes -- pt. II. Devices used throughout the school setting: Positioning. Mobility. Communication aids. Switches & switch mounts. Computers. Pointers & mouthsticks. Time management & organizational aids -- pt. III. Devices used in specific curriculum areas: Reading. Writing. Math. Arts & crafts. Music. Iindustrial arts. Home economics. Lunchroom.

Author : Gregory Church,Sharon Glennen
Publisher : Singular
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1879105535

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The Handbook of Assistive Technology by Gregory Church,Sharon Glennen Pdf