Assistive Technology and Devices in Rehabilitation

A wheelchair is a device that provides mobility to individuals with limited or no ability to walk.

Hearing aids are devices that amplify sound to help individuals with hearing loss hear better.

Screen readers are software programs that read aloud the text and other information displayed on a computer screen.

Prosthetic limbs are artificial limbs that are used to replace missing limbs and restore mobility.

Speech-generating devices are electronic devices that allow individuals with speech impairments to communicate by generating synthesized speech.

Magnifiers are devices that enlarge text and images to make them easier to see for individuals with low vision.

Memory aids are devices or strategies that help individuals with cognitive impairments remember information.

Environmental control systems allow individuals with disabilities to control electronic devices in their environment, such as lights, thermostats, and televisions, using specialized switches or interfaces.

Adaptive keyboards are specialized keyboards designed to make it easier for individuals with physical disabilities to type.

Communication boards are devices that display symbols or images that individuals with communication impairments can point to or select to communicate.

Canes are devices that provide support and stability to individuals with balance impairments.

Talking calculators are devices that perform calculations and announce the results aloud, making them accessible to individuals with visual impairments.

Reachers are devices that extend the reach of individuals with upper limb impairments, allowing them to perform daily tasks such as reaching objects or putting on clothes.

Braille displays are devices that convert digital text into Braille characters, allowing individuals with visual impairments to read and interact with electronic devices.

Hearing aids are devices that amplify sound to help individuals with hearing loss hear better.