This tutorial was about Assistive Technology.
Cook and Hussey define Assistive Technology as any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
An example of a piece of assistive technology are switches. Switch systems are a combination of Hardware used with appropriate software that scans through options on the computer screen allowing a user to trigger the switch when the option they wish to choose is highlighted on the screen. Switches enable an individual who has reliable control of one or more movements to control any electronic device which is equipped with an appropriate switch interface/connection. (Retrieved from http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Switches on 22 June 2010). The cost of them range anywhere from $5.00 - $500. This item increases the functional capacity of the user by allowing them to be actively involved in activities and their decision making.
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