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Reading aids for people with visual impairment - ANSWER-- Optical aids (handheld magnifiers) - Nonoptical aids (enlarged print, lamps) - Electronic aids (projectors) Public sources that fund assistive technology - ANSWER-1986 amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide federal money to each state Goals of patient with neurological/muscular/joint condition contributing to postural deformity - ANSWER-- To impede development of postural deformities - Impart forces that correct progression - Accommodate fixed orthopedic deformities - PELVIS is key to postural alignment 6 major psychological factors of motivation - ANSWER-- elicitors of behavior - symbols - beliefs and perceptions - cultural norms and expectations - intrinsic motivation - history of experience Movement characteristics - ANSWER-Assistive technology can help provide stability, enhance sensory feedback, or provide modifications in support of an effector (muscle) Seating components for upper and lower extremities - ANSWER-Upper extremities: arm trough, arm tray Lower extremities: calf support, foot plate, anterior knee supports, ankle straps Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - ANSWER-Authorizes state funding in imparting rehab services to people with disabilities in need of rehabilitation for EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES = Reasonable accommodations Amendments made in 1998 involve access to electronic office equipment by disabled users working for Federal Government Alternatives in visual displays for people with low vision - ANSWER-Affected by: - Size of text - Spacing of text - Contrast Ideal computers: - Software based - Ease of use - Smooth and fast display - cost effective Characterization of effector movements - ANSWER-RESOLUTION: ability to control fine motor movements RANGE: greatest extent of of movement STRENGTH: duh... ENDURANCE: ability to sustain a force VERSATILITY: effector's ability to handle multiple tasks *fingers have LOW range and strength but HIGH versatility Assistive technology in relation to the HAAT model - ANSWER-Human Activity Assistive Technology Technology helps the individual improve performance despite a disability 3 major areas of psycho-social function - ANSWER-SELF DEFINITION: the private view that a person has of themselves (goals, aspirations, well-being)