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Assistive
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This feature is presented to provide individuals and businesses accessing the site with the opportunity to submit questions about assistive and adaptive technology to DRCFC's Assistive Technology Specialist, Walter V.
FAQ’S Regarding Assistive Technology
What is Assistive Technology?
"Assistive Technology" includes devices that people with disabilities can use to help themselves communicate, learn, travel, do household chores, care for themselves, and have fun. An Assistive Technology device is defined as "any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
What are Assistive Technology Services?
Assistive Technology services are defined as "any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device."
What are Some Examples of Assistive Technology?
Products
that make the built environment more accessible.
Major Categories: Indoors, Outdoors, Vertical Lift, Houses,
Specialties, Lighting, Signs.
Products
for people with visual disabilities.
Major Categories:
Computers, Educational Aids, Health Care, Information Storage, Kitchen Aids,
Labeling, Magnification, Office Equipment, Orientation and Mobility, Reading,
Recreation, Sensors, Telephones, Time, Tools, Travel, Typing, Writing
(Braille).
Communication
Products to help people with disabilities related to speech, writing and other
methods of communication.
Major Categories:
Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Headwands, Mouthsticks, Signal
Systems, Telephones, Typing, Writing.
Computers
Products to allow people with disabilities to use desktop and laptop computers
and other kinds of information technology.
Major Categories: Software,
Hardware, Computer Accessories
Controls
Products that provide people with disabilities with the ability to
start, stop or adjust electric or electronic
devices.
Major Categories:
Environmental Controls, Control Switches.
Deaf And
Hard of Hearing
Products for people with hearing disabilities.
Major Categories: Amplification,
Driving, Hearing Aids, Recreational Electronics, Signal Switches, Speech
Training, Telephones
Recreation
Products to assist people with disabilities with their leisure and athletic
activities.
Major Categories:
Crafts, Electronics, Gardening, Music, Photography, Sewing, Sports, Toys.
Walking
Products to aid people with disabilities who are able to walk or stand with
assistance.
Major Categories:
Canes, Crutches, Standing, Walkers.
Wheeled
Mobility
Products and accessories that enable people with mobility disabilities to move
freely indoors and outdoors.
Major Categories:
Wheelchairs (Manual, Sport, and Powered), Wheelchair Alternatives (Scooters),
Wheelchair Accessories, Carts, Transporters, Stretchers.
These are just a few areas in which AT might help enhance your life.
Where can I find out more about Assistive Technology?
Contact our organization for appropriate advice/referrals. Walter V. may be reached directly via email Attn: Walter V at info@drcfc.org
Note: This information was quoted largely from the NEAT & Abledata Websites.
RAMPS AVAILABLE!!
Resources to Actualize Mobility Program (RAMP)
In keeping with the mission of Independent Living, the Center received a grant from the town of Stratford Community Development Block Grant funds, to construct a limited number of ramps for people who live in Stratford, Connecticut. Additionally, DRCFC made a small amount of money from grants available to consider ramps in the greater Bridgeport, CT, area.
Contact our organization for appropriate advice/referrals. Walter V may be reached directly via email Attn: Walter V at info@drcfc.org
