Seating Systems as Enablers of Function
Chapter 4 Seating Systems as Enablers of Function Chapter outline The Role of the Rehabilitation Assistant Overview of Needs Served by Seating Evaluation for Seating Overview of Assessment Process Human…
Technologies That Enable Mobility
Chapter 12 Technologies That Enable Mobility Chapter outline Mobility Needs Served by Wheelchairs Disorders Resulting in Mobility Impairments Functional Limitations of Mobility Mobility Issues Across the Lifespan Evaluation for Wheeled…
Sensory Aids for Persons with Visual Impairments
Chapter 8 Sensory Aids for Persons with Visual Impairments Chapter Outline Visual Function Common Visual Disorders Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetic Eye Disease Fundamental Approaches to Sensory Aids…
Technologies That Aid Manipulation and Control of the Environment
Chapter 14 Technologies That Aid Manipulation and Control of the Environment Chapter outline Manipulation Low-Technology Aids for Manipulation General-Purpose Aids Specific-Purpose Aids Self-Care Work and School Play and Leisure Specific-Purpose…
Control Interfaces for Assistive Technologies
Chapter 6 Control Interfaces for Assistive Technologies Chapter outline Characteristics of Control Interfaces Spatial Characteristics Activation and Deactivation Characteristics Sensory Characteristics Is It Working? Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Control…
Sensory Aids for Persons with Auditory Impairments
Chapter 9 Sensory Aids for Persons with Auditory Impairments Chapter Outline Auditory Function Hearing Loss Fundamental Approaches to Auditory Sensory Aids Augmentation of Existing Pathway Use of Alternative Sensory Pathway…
Technologies for Transportation and Driving
Chapter 13 Technologies for Transportation and Driving Chapter outline Safe Transportation for Children Vehicle Restraint Systems for Children Location in the Motor Vehicle Vehicle Restraint Systems for Children with Disabilities…
Assistive Technologies to Aid Cognitive Function
Chapter 10 Assistive Technologies to Aid Cognitive Function Chapter Outline Case Study – Intellectual Disability and the Tasks of Daily Living Cognitive Skills Perception Attention Memory Orientation Knowledge Representation Problem…
Making the Connection: User Inputs for Assistive Technologies
Chapter 5 Making the Connection User Inputs for Assistive Technologies Chapter Outline Anatomic Sites for Control of Assistive Technologies Case Study – Comparative Evaluation Connecting the User to the Technology…
Framework for Assistive Technologies
Chapter 2 Framework for Assistive Technologies Chapter outline Human Performance and Assistive Technologies CASE STUDY – MARION (Part 1) Foundation for a Human Activity Assistive Technology Model A Human Activity…
