Assistive Technology Quiz

Assistive Technology (AT)

• Assistive Technology (AT) refers to any item, piece of equipment, or system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a set of methods and tools that help individuals with disabilities or impairments to communicate more effectively.
• AAC includes all forms of communication that supplement or replace spoken language, such as gestures, signs, pictures, and electronic devices.

No Tech Strategies

• No Tech Strategies refer to communication methods that do not require the use of devices or technology.
• Examples of No Tech Strategies include gestures, signs, and facial expressions.

Low Tech Devices

• Low Tech Devices are simple, non-electronic tools used to facilitate communication, such as picture communication symbols, gestures, and manual signs.

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

• IDEA is a law that ensures children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate education.
• IDEA aims to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities.

Purpose of AAC Devices

• The primary purpose of AAC Devices is to provide individuals with disabilities or impairments a means to communicate effectively, enabling them to express their needs, wants, and ideas.
• AAC Devices can be used to support communication in various settings, including education, employment, and daily life.