ICT - Lesson 5: People of Determination PDF
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This document details assistive technology for people of determination, including hearing aids, screen magnification software, alternative communication software, Braille, prosthetic devices, and specific sport tools. It describes different types of support and technologies applicable to different disabilities for individuals.
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# ICT - Lesson 5: People of Determination ## Assistive Technology - **Assistive technology** is a special type of technology that can help **people of determination** with tasks that they find difficult. - **Example**: Albert Lin, who has a prosthetic leg, is an example of someone who uses assisti...
# ICT - Lesson 5: People of Determination ## Assistive Technology - **Assistive technology** is a special type of technology that can help **people of determination** with tasks that they find difficult. - **Example**: Albert Lin, who has a prosthetic leg, is an example of someone who uses assistive technology. ## Hearing Aids - Hearing aids help people who have trouble hearing. - They can connect with a phone. ## Visually Impaired People - **Screen magnification software** can enlarge everything on a screen to help people who have visual impairments. ## People with Disabilities - Some people have speech and language disabilities. - **Alternative communication software** can help people who have difficulty communicating. ## Braille - **Braille** is a system of reading and writing that uses raised dots to represent letters. - It is used by people who are blind. ## Prosthetic Devices - **Prosthetic devices** help people who have lost limbs. ## Sport Tools - There are many different sport tools that can help people with disabilities participate in sports. - **Paraclimbing tools** can help people who have lost limbs to climb. - **Running tools** can help people who have lost limbs to run. - **Football make noises** can help people who are visually impaired to play football. - **Bikes with three wheels operated by hand** can help people who have difficulty using their legs to ride a bike.