This tutorial focused on assistive technology and its uses. Assistive technology is "any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". (Cook, & Hussey, 1995)
An example of assistive technology equipment is the Go Talk. This piece of equipment comes in various forms such as the pocket Go Talk, The Go Talk 20+, and the Go Talk 4+. I'm going to focus on the Go Talk 4+. The Go Talk 4+ is a portable communications device that is battery operated. It has 5 recording levels, 20 messages recorded on 4 big buttons, and 4.5 minutes of memory. The size of the Go Talk 4+ is 23cm x 30.5cm x 2.9cm and it costs $229.
The Go Talk 4+ can be used for anyone who has a condition that limits speech. E.g Autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. It enables people who struggle to communicate verbally to communicate with others.
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