Resources for low incident disabilities
Low incident disabilities consist of Visual impairments (VI), Hearing Impairments (HI), Physical and health impairments (POHI).
AT for Hearing Impairment (HI)
The official definition of a hearing impairment by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is “an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance but is not included under the definition of ‘deafness.'”
The official definition of a hearing impairment by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is “an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance but is not included under the definition of ‘deafness.'”
Telecommunication
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Doorbell with a light
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Hearing Aides
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AT for Vision Impairment (VI)
The definition of vision impairment by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a “normal level”. It may be said that visual impairment is the functional limitation of the eye or eyes or the vision system.
A vision impairment does not mean that a person is blind. Although someone's vision may be impaired, there is useful AT to help.
Physical and health impairments (POHI)
Wheelchairs are great assistive technology devices to help a person with a physical disability. Click on the link to see a new innovative wheelchair that allows more independence within an individual.
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http://gizmodo.com/5894489/segway-style-device-for-paraplegics-puts-wheelchairs-to-shame
In addition, visit this website to explore the various AT available for persons with low incident disabilities. http://www.independentliving.com/