Assitive technology revolves around the idea of using devices, services, stratergies and practicalties used to help resolve problems that those with a disability may face.
Examples of common assistive devices, are communication devices such as message recorders and digital photo albums.
Below is a link to a website that has some more inforamtion about assitive technology and has some pictures of a range of different technilogical devices.
Star Edjucation Trust Website
Switches
Switches come in a range of different shapes, sizes and colours. They can be connected to any peice of electrical equipment to make it more easier to use. Switches can be used for anyone but are partcually helpful for those with a disability. Some examples of different types of switches are flick switches, button switches, pad switch and a lever switch.
Dave Speedam from Kimiora School visited the Occupational Therapy School to show us how switches could be used by children with disabilities.
We trialled the switches Dave had by attaching them to a food processor which we used to make scones with!!
Here is a link to kinoria school where Dave works.
Below is a video of how various types other forms of assistive technology that can be used with clients in Occupational Therapy practice.
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