1. Adaptive or Assistive Equipment KNR 365

2. Definitions Assistive Technology –(also called adaptive technology) refers to any product, device, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to maintain, increase, or improve the functional capabilities of Individuals with disabilities Adaptive Equipment –tools designed to help people with disabilities be more independent

3. Why do we need to know?

4. What do we need to know? Recreation Life Skills Resources

5. AUSTIN VIDEO

6. WORKSHEET

7. Resources Your text –400-401 Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Life Center –http://lifecenter.ric.orghttp://lifecenter.ric.org Toys R Us Toy Guide for Differently-abled kids –http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categ oryId=3261680http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categ oryId=3261680 Lekotek –http://www.lekotek.org/http://www.lekotek.org/

8. Resources RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) –dedicated to promoting the health and well- being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions Certification –Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) –http://resna.org/http://resna.org/