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