ICT - Lesson 5: People of Determination PDF

# 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.