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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Assistive technology is any object or devise which is used for helping the disabled to perform their tasks independently. For example if someone has poor eyesight then glasses acts as an assistive technology to that person. Assistive technology does not totally remove the disability but it helps to cope up with the disability. Adaptive technology is also used in place of assistive technology sometimes, though adaptive technology has a different meaning. Adaptive technology is any object or devise which is specially designed for disabled individuals. On the other hand assistive technology is any tool which is obtained commercially or modified. It need not be specifically designed for disabled individuals.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

1. Assistive technology for mobility impairment

Wheelchair is a common example for assistive technology for mobility impaired disabled. There are two types of wheel chair used

i) manually propelled wheelchair

ii) Electrically propelled wheelchair

2. Assistive technology for visually impairment

Magnified glasses, braille technology, auditory access devices, video magnifiers are some examples of assistive technologies used for visual impaired disabled.

3. Assistive technology for hearing impairment

Hearing aids or Assistive listening aids are usually used by the disabled individuals who are hard of hearing. Captioning that is providing subtitles is also an example of assistive technology. 4. Assistive technology for speech impairment

Computer software packages available to develop speech and language skills, voice output communication aids ( VOAC’s) are some examples of assistive technology for speech impaired.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Disabled students usually face barriers to learning. Many teachers have consistently worked to provide alternative ways of learning for students who are disabled. When assistive technology is appropriately integrated into the classroom, students are provided with multiple means to complete their work and focus on achieving academic standards.

Some examples of the assistive technology used in schools for students are:

Audio books, Video magnifiers, Captioning, Speech recognition keyboards, Digital pen, Personnel FM systems.

'''Assistive technologies give eyes to the blind, ears to the deaf, voice to the dum and legs to the lame. Thus, we see that technologies can be used at its best.'''