Tutorial Seven

Assistive Technology

A definition from Cook and Hussey 2000 describing Assistive technology is “Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities".

One piece of equipment we looked at in the assistive technology tutorial was a alarm clock for the hearing impaired.
Features
 Excellent reliable vibrating pad
 Adjustable audible volume and tone
 Choice of alarm settings (audible alarm, vibration or both)
 Battery back up will keep the clock running in the event of a power failure (the clock display will not be illuminated)
 Snooze button (9 minutes)
 Mains power required
The cost of this epuipment is $114.00 inc GST.
This piece of equipment has a vibrating pad which wakes the person up in the morning by vibrating due to the loss of the individuals hearing.