Cook and
hussy define assistive technology as a broad range of devices, strategies, and
practices that are conceived and applied to help improve a problem faced by an
individual with a disability.(Cook&Hussey, 2000)
.
Cook and Hussey characterise assistive devices into
several areas, low to high technology, hard to soft technology, appliances
versus tools, minimal to maximal technology, general versus specific
technologies, commercial to custom technology. Using these categories they are
able to cover a large range of devices, from equipment requiring technology
such as a pencil and paper communication board to a high technology device such
as wheelchairs, electronic communication devices, and computers. Cook and
Hussey go on to cover other areas of assistive technology such as , hard to
soft technology, appliances versus tools, minimal to maximal technology,
general versus specific technologies, commercial to custom technology.
I would define assistive technology as a large area, covering any type of equipment or device that can be used to enable an individual with a disability to maintain or increase independence
Siri for iPhone 4S:Siri is an inbuilt speech interpretation and recognition interface. The application uses a natural language user interface to answer questions, make recommendation and perform actions.(www.wiki.com)
Siri enables
individuals with visual impairments to access an iPhones independently. This
opens the door to communication and independence enabling them to engage with
others via txt and email and keep up to date with the latest technology. The technology
is in its infancy and the possibilities can only be imagined.
This is
occupational justice for individuals who otherwise would not be able to use
items such as smartphones
Check out the following links!
References
Cook,A.M.,&Hussey,S.M. (2000).Assistive technology:principles and practice.St Louis:Mosby
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siri_(software) Date retrieved,17/5/2012
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