...Many individuals and seniors with marginal mobility, who have had hip or knee surgery, have arthritis or are handicapped, getting out of a seat requires a lot of trouble and causes a good negotiate of pain. The purpose of this project is to reverse engineer a consumer product to accommodate any sort of disability. Our team has decided to create a transfer assist device helping make up for certain physical limitations caused by arthritis and help eliminate some of the stress and strain on joints when the user goes from sitting to standing position or vice versa. The motivation for this problem came from personal experience of a team member and the need to enhance the abilities, independence and quality of life of people with this disability. To approach this problem, the team initially identified the different types of disabilities and the needs and constraints associated with each. After some research, the team decided to research individuals who have arthritis or have had hip or knee surgery and how they could be accommodated. To find a solution to the problem we decided to reverse engineer a chair that would be able to lift up so people who are handicapped would not have to bend their knees as much. The chair itself would be able to adjust its height and slant to the level that the user is comfortable sitting down on. The chair would be able to move up and down as one stable unit and would rise ever so slightly higher on the rear of the seat as the front of the seat rises...
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...Contents 1.1 Discuss how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently. 1 1.2 Analyze barriers to the use of technology to support users of health and social care services in living independently. 2 1.3 Explain the benefits of these technologies to health and social care organizations and their users. 3 2.1 Describe health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care. 4 2.2 Analyze ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies. 5 2.3 Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services. 6 3.1 Identify Maggie’s specific needs and recommend appropriate devices in order to support her to continue living independently. 7 3.2 Influence of assistive technology in role workers in health and social care 8 Bibliography 9 1.1 Discuss how technology can be used to support users of health and social care services in living independently. For those people who have trouble getting around places, in making communication with others or in handling the everyday tasks, there are many assistive types of equipment available to help them in such tasks. An assistive technology is the one that is capable of helping the disabled or the elder people in handling the activities they were always capable of doing, but in their present medical condition, they just cannot. In other terms, these devices or tools are also known as “adaptive...
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...| |LO2. |2.1 Explain health and safety considerations in the use of technologies in health and social care. | |Understand the implications of developments| | |in technologies for use in health and | | |social care | | | |2.2 Discuss ethical considerations in the use of assistive technologies | | |2.3 Explain the impact of recent and emerging technological developments on health and social care services, | | Case Study 1: Sally is a 42-year-old female who presents to her GP with complaints of tingling and numbness in her left foot, 18 months later she also complained of double vision. Consultation with a neurologist at that time results in a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. She is placed on disease-modulating medication and educated about lifestyle changes to avoid fatigue, which manages her double vision, with the exception of long workdays. The GP refers her to a vision...
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... (Smartphone based assistive technologies for blinds) Submitted to: Dr. Shahzad Sarwar Submitted by: Mufrah Naveed Mscsf14m029 Submission date 19-11-2015 Punjab University College of Information and Technology Punja Submitted to: Dr. Shahzad Sarwar Submitted by: Mufrah Naveed Mscsf14m029 Submission date 19-11-2015 Punjab University College of Information and Technology Punja Smart phone based assistive technology for blinds In this paper, a software TRINETRA is purposed for the assistance of people who are blind and visually impaired. This is a cost effective assistive technology for helping these peoples in grocery shopping. Meanwhile providing assistance in currency identification and transportation, hardware products which are ready made and easily available, are being used with purposed technologies. As most of technologies are not typically developed keeping blind and visually impaired in mind. So in this paper the focus was paid to understand how these technologies effect blind peoples and how to improve them to provide an easy access and understanding of human interface of technology and computer systems. Cognitive enhancement of technologies also help to improve performance of technologies and independence of user. In America...
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...• Name at least three items that could be considered AT and describe how those devices could support a student with a disability in the classroom. 1. Magnifier – this device enlarges print to make reading easier. This device can enlarge any reading text and can transfer the text onto a screen. 2. Alternative Communication Device – This device reads text out loud or provides other means of communication for individuals, such as a picture keyboard. Reacher or Grabber – This device ensures that students have access to items that are too high or far away. • Explain two reasons why it is necessary to consider AT for students with disabilities. Assistive technology improves student’s education experience in the classroom as well as their quality of life outside the classroom. • Why is it important to consider both AT devices and services? It is important for teachers to consider both AT devices and service, because using them collectively supports students over all education needs and quality of life. The At devices helps a student meet academic goals and the services supports the students while utilizing their AT daily. • Describe three responsibilities of the Implementation Team....
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...Assistive Technology Evaluation Lena Wall Ashford University Meeting Individual Student Needs with Technology EDU620 October 15, 2013 Assistive Technology Evaluation Read Out Loud and Recorded Books are two assistive technology resources that will be beneficial to the educational system. Read Out Loud is a software solution to help students of all learning abilities become better readers. This computer program will allow students read text and have it audibly spoken to them while reading. This way when students come across difficult words they have the option of having the words spoken. Students will be able to learn how the words are used and how to appropriately pronounce the words. Not only does this technology provide text to speech but it also offers study tools to help students comprehend the information they read. This technology also provides access to the new electronic books required by IDEA, (DonJonston, 2012). This technology is $1299.00 for unlimited use. Learning Activity example: Students can use this when practicing how to use words appropriately in sentences. Students can listen to words used and see images of the words through the computer. Kurzwell 3000 is perfect for universal design for learning and response to intervention, (Kurzwell, 2012). It allows the learner to process information through visual and audible access through a computer. This technology will enhance how students write, comprehend, and study information taught in class. This...
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...Research proposal on Assistive Communication Device My research proposal is based on my own teaching experience of working with a special needs student “Nakita” who was born with downs syndrome. I have been this little girls TA since she was three years old, now she is in the second grade and is eight years old. This little girl is the apple of my eye, and while I am in school my world revolves around her. I am her momma when she is in school, and she is always making sure I am around her or she can see me even when she is on the playground. Over the past four years I have seen this little girl blossom with her communication skills however, she still has a hard time getting her friends and teachers or anyone else understand her wants and needs. When she first came to our school, she was nonverbal and knew a few words through sign other than that she would make grunts or point to what she wants. We have both learned through each other how to communicate to each other. She has taught me some sign language and I have taught her some in return. I have become her communication device and can communicate for her. The problem I see is that I will not always be with her, and she needs to be able to communicate on her or through the help of an assistive communication device. My research paper will be based on certain assistive communication devices for non-verbal downs syndrome students, just like my own student “Nakita”. Our school is a small public school that houses four...
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...assistance from personal caregivers. However, the shortage and high cost of experienced caregivers fail rapidly growing needs for personal assistance. Technology which aids in these tasks is in great demand and it must allow the user to independently and safely control both mobility and manipulation in their home or the community. Robotics technology has been widely applied in rehabilitation technology and assistive devices to enhance the performance of assistance and quality of life of people with disabilities. By attaching a robotic manipulator to a mobile base, such as a wheelchair or a mobile robot, several robotic assistive devices have been developed to provide both mobility and manipulation assistance to people with severe physical impairments. However, most existing devices only provide a single-arm manipulation, which greatly reduce their efficiency of assistance and restricts their ability to perform complex manipulation tasks which require the involvements of both arms, for example, open the refrigerator with one arm and pick up a bottle of soda with the other one. In my paper, I will be discussing about several different devices that assists people with disabilities and what the future holds for these devices. First, the Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance (PerMMA) is the first mobility and manipulation assistive device that is capable of performing bimanual...
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...ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Equipment Equipment CLIENT: 48-year-old Male CONDITION: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Freedom through a Single Switch Pearl Gryfe BSc, OT(c) CASE HISTORY: Mr. J.L. is a 48-year-old active male, who was a human resources executive, and was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in August of 1996. J.L. lived alone and was generally in good health until July of 1996 when he developed symptoms of twitching in his left hand. Within a year of diagnosis, J.L. was a complete quadriplegic and his speech was unintelligible. The client had 24 hour attendant care and a strong support network of friends; however, he wanted to feel in control of his environment and to communicate his wishes. J.L. was referred to our clinic by his neurologist to determine his assistive technology needs. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS: J.L.’s consistent motor access points consisted of four areas: bilateral hip ab/adduction(L2, L3) – manifested through his knees; right foot (L4, L5, S1); Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Hallicis, Gastrocnemius – manifested by dorsi/plantar flexion of the ankle and extension of the great toe, and head movement was intact. It was clear that J.L. had multiple motor points at the time of the initial assessment; however, as the pathology progresses, the OP and other team members have to take into consideration the possibility that those motor points will degenerate and prepare for the possibility of only one switch site. Thus, how and where the switch(es)...
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...Technology in Education By: Elsie Blaylock EDU 623 Instructor: Benjamin Kirgan April 2, 2012 Technology in Education In the last few years technology has made enormous impacts on education. The resources available to students have become so vast that it now enables children to experience places and periods in time that they would never get to view in their life time. With this type of technology children have been able to improve their research and writing skills. In the article “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students” it talks about the change in the role of students and teachers. “Technology use allows many more students to be actively thinking about information, making choices, and executing skills than is typical in teacher-led lessons.” (Means & Singh, 2012)Sometimes this is a great thing and sometimes not so great, because some teachers allow the computers to do all the teaching and not interact with the children. Next the article goes on to talk about different areas that children are effective by technology. Such as, an increase in self-esteem, the technical skills that students develop at an early age, harder tasks that are accomplished, the ability of peers cooperating with each other, the increase of resources available to students, and the approval of peers after students have completed and presented their projects. Overall this is a good resource for understanding...
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...June 23, 1988, Congressman Jim Jeffords of Vermont and Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa introduced the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988. On August 19, 1988, President Reagan signed the Act and it became law, Public Law 100-407. The support for the legislation was very strong. People with disabilities, their families and advocates and those who direct or provide services to those with disabilities emphasized to Congress the importance of technology and support services in technology for people with disabilities.Access to information technology is critical in employment and education for people who are blind. The Telecommunications Act of 1996, a comprehensive law overhauling regulation of the telecommunications industry, recognizes the importance of access to telecommunications for people with disabilities in the Information Age. Section 255 of the Act requires telecommunications products and services to be accessible to people with disabilities. This must be easily accomplishable, without much difficulty or expense. If manufacturers cannot make their products accessible then they must design products to be compatible with adaptive equipment used by people with disabilities, where readily achievable. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released Sept. 29 new rules that are designed to give greater access to telecommunications technologies to the disabled. The rules and policies, serving to implement the Telecommunications Act of 1996...
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...PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT |Body System |Assessment Findings |Assessment Findings | |Neurological |Oriented to place, time, and day. able to move upper and lower | | |Alert , oriented, ability to move extremities, papillary reflex |extremities. PERRLA. | | |Cardiovascular |Heart rate is 80 and capillary refill returned within 2 seconds | | |Heart rate, Pulses, Capillary refill, skin color, temp | | | |Respiratory |Pt is on 98% on room air. lungs sounds were clean air in clean | | |Respirations, use of O2, Lung sounds, O2 Sats |air out | | |Gastrointestinal |Active bowel sounds heard...
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...uniquely to each of the scenarios. Your responses should include the following elements: § Identification of the specific academic/behavioral issues that could be addressed through assistive technology § Identification of at least three assistive technologies that will address the academic/behavioral needs of each student § An overview of how each of the identified assistive technologies will be implemented for the student. § A discussion of anticipated results based upon the use of the assistive technologies for each of the case studies. § Responses must be supported with evidence from the text and at least two additional scholarly resources. Case Study #1 Emily is a five-year-old female student who is visually impaired. Emily has low vision and has some independence. She is able to see letters and numbers with amplification. In the past, Emily has been enrolled in a Head Start class with typical peers. Emily experienced great success in her preschool classroom. She had access to assistive technology that assisted her in participating in most activities within the class. Emily will be starting kindergarten in the fall. She will be in a general education class with typical peers. Emily’s parents, and her IEP team, expect her to be fully included in most activities. Please describe assistive technologies that will allow Emily to have access to grade level...
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...Assignment Assistive Technologies Report Scope For this assignment, you will research an area of disability that you may encounter in the classroom, and present information based on research conducted online. Your research may include information from company websites, but you must include information from at least one article found in a scholarly journal. This assignment addresses the following: * North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, Standard 4: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. * Course Student Learning Outcome 4.0: Displaying a general knowledge of the computer as an instructional tool. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this assignment, and given specified topics regarding disabilities, students will be able to: * Locate an article dealing with one of those disabilities in a scholarly journal. * Evaluate online sources and identify appropriate sources related to that disability. * Describe the disability. * Identify ways in which the disability affects students’ performance in the classroom. * Identify assistive technologies that assist students affected by that disability. * Write a paper in general APA format presenting the findings from the research on the disability. Instructions In at least 2 but no more than 3 pages, write a report on a disability that may affect students in the classroom. The report should follow the guidelines below. * Answer the questions: * What is assistive technology...
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...Summary: Chapter 1 is defined as an Introduction to Assistive Technology. The chapter defines the term assistive technology, which can be broken into two parts: assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. Assistive technology devices means any item, equipment or system that can be used to increase, maintain or improve the functions of a child with a disability. It is important to note that there is an exception to the term, that being it does not include medical devices used by the student that are surgically implanted. These devices can then be further categorized into low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech tools. Assistive technology services is an service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of a assistive technology device. These services may include...
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