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Content Emphasis for Assistive Technology:

Making Life's Tasks a Little Easier A brief description of the areas of emphasis follows:

  • Catalogs share the possible items or other devices, which are available in today's market place.
  • Demonstration Kit Items, estimated cost and place purchased addresses possible kit contents, estimated cost of items, and vendors or stores who carry the items.
  • Discount Stores are stores such as Ace Hardware, AG Stores, Kings, K-Mart, Fred Meyer, Shop-Ko, and Wal-Mart
  • Dressing Aids addresses assistive devices that are critical and important to the overall independence of individuals to dress themselves.
  • Electronic Stores include stores such as Radio Shack, Ace Hardware, Kings, K-Mart, Fred Meyer, Shop-Ko and Wal-Mart who carry or will order in electronic equipment.
  • Hearing deals with hearing problems and the devices to assist in limiting the impact of hearing impairment.
  • Hardware/Lumber Stores are stores such as Ace Hardware, Anderson Lumber, Lumber stores, AG stores, etc.
  • Meal Preparation/Eating Aids applies to the physical aspects of health including consumer health and fitness. Miscellaneous Items details devices not specific to one of the other areas.
  • Mobility applies to devices for ambulating (walking), transfers, and use of stairs.
  • Recreation/Leisure Aids addresses supplies that enhance recreation or leisure time.
  • Resources includes social, community, and other resources available when searching for assistive technology services or devices.
  • Safety pertains to the prevention of injuries, including falls and cuts.
  • Self-Care/Bathing Aids relates to bathing, hair care, grooming, and toileting.
  • Tips and Ideas includes new ideas shared by providers, senior citizens, family members or persons with disabilities who have utilized the kit contents or other assistive technology devices to make their life tasks a little easier.
  • Vision shares equipment to help with problems related to seeing.

 


Uatpat.org - The Utah Assistive Technology Program is designed to help you know what assistive technology is available, how to get funding for assistive technology, and to provide you with links and resources.

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