Tutorial Seven

One definition of Assistive technology is that it is "the means to achieve the end" to provide communication, independence and inclusion. They are used for helping with ADL's, they can use a range of senses to operate (touch, voice). They assist with learning, education and work occupations.

The "big Mac" assistive recorders are used with children that can't communicate. A message can be recorded onto the "big mac" and this can be replayed by the push of a button. it is the size of a saucer (a plate), costings $60.00 approx. It primary functions as a prompting and communication, and voice recognition device.