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Instead of using specialized tools or equipment, make advantage of the processes, services, and environmental circumstances already in place (Getting to Know Assistive Technology, 2019).

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Crutches; store-bought

Standard Walker; store-bought

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Positioning Aids: pillows or towels used to keep proper position; store-bought

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Shower chair; store bought

Transfer board; store bought

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Games and Puzzles: puzzles and board games; store-bought

Exercise: yoga, running, meditation; store-bought (for item purchase)

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Memory Aids: enhance learning and memory through images i.e, flashcards; store-bought.

Study Schedules: plans that assist in arranging educational activities; modified

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Sign Language: Hand communication is used to express thoughts; modified

Picture boards: graphics that convey ideas; store-bought

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Cognitive tasks: Recollection tasks, which improve memory, concentration, and problem-solving abilities; modified

Checklists: help in following instructions step-by-step to finish jobs; modified

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Using textures to identify and name things is known as "bump dots"; store-bought

Environmental Modifications: To enhance visibility, dim the lights, and minimize glare; modified

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Lip Reading: read lips to enhance their communication skills; modified

Communicating: Ask the other person what they need to help you communicate better, and rephrase if they do not understand; modified

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Technology that is electronic or runs on batteries provides greater functionality than basic assistive technology (Getting to Know Assistive Technology,2019).

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High-tech equipment, software, and technologies help persons with impairments or disabilities do everyday tasks. It utilizes computer-based solutions that can be customized to meet the specific needs of every individual, regardless of whether those needs involve physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities (CVLT, 2023).

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Technology used for transportation and mobility

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Equipment for placing and stabilizing the body.

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Technology that supports activities of everyday living.

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Technologies that make leisure activities simpler.

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Technologies that aid in skill development and instruction.

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Technologies that support information expression and comprehension.

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Devices that assist with cognitive processes like organizing and remembering.

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Technology that helps those who are visually impaired.

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Technologies that help people who have trouble hearing.

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Smart Exoskeletons: Intelligent wearable robots that support locomotion and walking; store-bought

The Sunu Band: is a high-tech tool that helps visually impaired people navigate and move more freely by using sonar to offer vibration feedback; store-bought

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Posture Monitoring: Wearable technology that tracks posture and gives users feedback—via vibrations or alerts—to assist them in maintaining good posture all day; store-bought

Motorized standers: these devices use motorized adjustments to help people move from a sitting to a standing posture while maintaining correct alignment and support; store-bought

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CanPlan Apps: reminders and step-by-step instructions to assist people in doing everyday chores on their own; store-bought

Medication Dispensers: track adherence, send real-time notifications to medical experts, and deliver medicine; store-bought

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Motorized Scooter; store-bought

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Smartphone/Tablet Music Box; custom

Carle the Smart Robot; store-bought

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Rocketbook Beacons: enable users to quickly record and distribute whiteboard information, which is advantageous for people who have trouble taking notes due to fine motor control issues or sluggish processing speeds; store-bought

Immersive Reader: enhances reading comprehension and accessibility for users of all ages and skill levels with its free tool, which employs strategies including text-to-speech, spacing modifications, and part-of-speech highlighting; store-bought

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Power Lift Chairs: chairs having motorized gears to help rise from a seated posture or recline; store-bought

Electronic Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs that can electrically modify the tilt and reclining settings to give pressure relief and relaxation; store-bought

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High-tech solutions: come in the form of specialized devices or app-based systems, each with their own features and advantages; store-bought

High-tech AAC devices: are distinguished by the ability to program new words and messages, a large vocabulary already included, and synthesized voice; store-bought

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Potty-Training Watches; store-bought

Electric razor or shaver: aids those with poor hand coordination or restricted movement; store-bought

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Immersive Reader: enhances reading comprehension and accessibility for users of all ages and skill levels with its free tool, which employs strategies including text-to-speech, spacing modifications, and part-of-speech highlighting; store-bought

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Spinning Symphony: plays a variety of Mozart pieces and gives users instrument control; store-bought

Talking GlowDice; store-bought

Large Beep Box Set ; store-bought

Smart Exercise Ball: An workout ball with usage tracking and movement and posture feedback; store-bought

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The C-Pen Reader Pen: gives word definitions and reads aloud from literature to help those who struggle with reading obtain information without interfering with their reading; store-bought

The Bluebee Pal Pro: is an interactive learning aid in the form of a plush toy that connects to smartphones. It may be used with educational applications, books that are read aloud, and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) apps to help those who struggle with attention, language, or communication; store-bought

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Single-message devices or multi-message devices: can be activated directly or using switches, allowing to practice cause-and-effect and environmental control; store-bought

Recording messages: is easy and empowers to get the attention of others and make requests; store-bought

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The Rocketbook: is a reusable, cloud-sharing notebook that helps people with executive function issues by allowing users to digitize their notes and transfer them to other cloud-based applications; store-bought

Adaptive timers: to set a time custom to the individual as a reminder; custom

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Juno: After using a magnifier, put paper behind it. It is small and portable, with the ability to snap and upload images to PCs; store-bought

Braille Sense Polaris Braille Note Taker: In Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, it can write in Braille. It can also perform online searches. It links to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and utilizes a percentile keyboard as well; store-bought

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Timer: This wearable operates by vibrating tactilely when the timer is activated; store-bought

Red Cat: A speaker and microphone set up intended to fill a whole classroom with sound; store-bought

Using transcription pens, enter words into devices that are linked; store-bought

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Roger FM system: fill in the gaps on what hearing aids can and cannot do to help individuals hear; store-bought

Roger X: compact receiver that works when connected to an audio streamer and utilized with a hearing aid adaptor. It is compatible with nearly all hearing aid models; store-bought

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Lightbox: a range of hues, designs, and packages of jelly. It can display cortical visual impairment and function as a matching game or merely an engagement when it lights up; store-bought.

Ruby HD: the client would place a piece of paper behind the frame, and a magnifier within a tiny frame would read the content shown; store-bought

Talking Calculator: This calculator, which can also be used as a scientific calculator, assists clients in making sure they click and hit the write button; store-bought

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Accessible tools, devices, or methods that can assist people with disabilities in doing daily activities. These technologies usually don't require energy or complex technology, and they're easy to get or produce with easily accessible materials (CLVT, 2023). 

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Manual Wheelchair; store-bought

Quad Cane; store-bought

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My Magical Cushion; custom

Analogy Series Floor Rocker; store-bought

Skil-Care Adjustable Lateral Support; store-bought

Skil-Care Standard Headrest; store-bought

Floor Surfer- store-bought

Dycem Non-Slip Rectangular Pad; store-bought

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Dressing stick: helps in dressing, especially when shoulder mobility is restricted, minimizes tension, and lessens the need for unnecessary stretching or bending; store-bought

Sock aid: helps anyone with back discomfort or recuperating from hip or knee surgery, as well as anybody whose mobility or flexibility is compromised; store-bought

Non-slip matting: stop stumbling; store-bought

Scooper plate and bowl: aid those with only one hand and those with poor muscular control; store-bought

The flexi cup, often known as the nosey cup: was created for those who have trouble tilting their heads back or have restricted neck movement; store-bought

Long-handled brushes and combs: useful for those who have trouble moving their upper limbs or have limited range of motion, particularly when reaching overhead; store-bought

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Hands-Free Playing Cardholder; store-bought

Flyweight Ball; custom

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The FingerFocus Highlighter: helps people read literature by giving them tactile and visual support. It helps them follow up with material that is being read aloud, deconstruct challenging words, and concentrate on reading words one after the other; store-bought

The Beginner Word Builder: is a practical tool for practicing spelling, reading, and recognizing vowel-consonant, consonant-vowel-consonant, and consonant-vowel words; store-bought

Adapted Scientific Materials Kit: students with visual impairments may engage in scientific experiments and lessons with their sighted classmates through the use of audio and braille components; custom

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Device Details for 32 Message Communicator; store-bought

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System): allows users to communicate requests by exchanging pictures or symbols; custom

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Interactive Cooking Visual Recipes: These recipes offer step-by-step visual assistance using pictorial symbols to support people who struggle with reading, receptive language delays, memory issues, or developmental impairments while they follow instructions and practice cooking; custom

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Dome four X magnifier: intended for short-term reading, it amplifies text by a factor of four; store-bought

Littlest Pumpkin Book: In an inclusive classroom, open-ended images are raised and celebrated; custom

Match Sticks: a game of color matching and inclusion; some have a plain color scheme or background; store-bought

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CLVT, B. A., OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP. (2023, March 31). Assistive Technology: Examples, Funding, and OTs  OT Potential. OT Potential  Occupational Therapy Resources. https://otpotential.com/blog/assistive-technology

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Cook, A., Polgar, J., & Encarnacao, P. (2020). Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Elsevier

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Cook, A., Polgar, J., & Encarnacao, P. (2020). Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice (5th ed.). Elsevier

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Tactile or visual notifications: crucial noises, such as doorbells, alarms, or scheduled tasks.; modified

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Commonwealth Community Services

Assistive Technology Center

195 Industrial Drive

Northampton, MA 01060

413-586-7424

413-585-0881 FAX

413-585-8922 TTY

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Worcester Assistive Technology Center

Contact: Joanne Wax

34 Clark St.

Worcester, MA 01605

508-845-9111

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MassMatch | Find Assistive Technology | Borrow AT. (n.d.). Www.massmatch.org. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://www.massmatch.org/find_at/borrow.php

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18 Chestnut Street, Suite 200

Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: (508) 757-2756