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The Benefits of
Assistive Technology

Guy Dewsbury
息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
Assistive Technology
 The Assistive Technology Act of 1981 describes an
assistive technology device as any item, piece of
equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off
the shelf, modified or customised, that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
 I consider AT to be about, empowering people to be able
to undertake tasks they want to do and enhance their daily
living/quality of life.

息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
The Benefits

Achieving
Goals

Security

Enabling
Supporting
Empowering
TECHNOLOGY

Cost
Effective

Preventative
Resource
Efficient

息 Guy Dewsbury 2006

Non-isolating
Who benefits?








Older people
Disabled People
Impaired People
People in Rehabilitation
People with visual Impairments
People with cognitive impairments
People with needs that can be met through
appropriate technology.
 Carers, PCTs, Social Services and Service
Providers.
息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
What types of AT?










ADL Compatible Technology Solutions: high and low tech.
Aids to Communication - AAC
Aids to Learning  Assistive Software
Security Provisions - EAT
Monitoring Technology -Telecare
Environmental Controls  Smart Homes
Medical/Health Support Technologies - Telehealth
Alert Technology  Community Alarms
Personal Safety Technology

息 Guy Dewsbury 2006

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The benefits of assistive technology

  • 1. The Benefits of Assistive Technology Guy Dewsbury 息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
  • 2. Assistive Technology The Assistive Technology Act of 1981 describes an assistive technology device as any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customised, that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. I consider AT to be about, empowering people to be able to undertake tasks they want to do and enhance their daily living/quality of life. 息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
  • 4. Who benefits? Older people Disabled People Impaired People People in Rehabilitation People with visual Impairments People with cognitive impairments People with needs that can be met through appropriate technology. Carers, PCTs, Social Services and Service Providers. 息 Guy Dewsbury 2006
  • 5. What types of AT? ADL Compatible Technology Solutions: high and low tech. Aids to Communication - AAC Aids to Learning Assistive Software Security Provisions - EAT Monitoring Technology -Telecare Environmental Controls Smart Homes Medical/Health Support Technologies - Telehealth Alert Technology Community Alarms Personal Safety Technology 息 Guy Dewsbury 2006