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Page 1: Assistive Technology for Carpentry. Assistive Technology What is assistive technology? What kinds of assistive technology can be used for various disabilities?

Assistive Technology for Carpentry

Page 2: Assistive Technology for Carpentry. Assistive Technology What is assistive technology? What kinds of assistive technology can be used for various disabilities?

Assistive Technology

What is assistive technology?What kinds of assistive technology can be used for various disabilities?Real life storiesWhat can be done in your workplace to make it accessible?Where can you find more information?

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What is Assistive Technology?

a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them - Wikipedia

any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. - National Center for Technology in Ireland

any item, whether purchased off the shelf, or customised, which enhances an individual’s independence. - Enable Ireland

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Assistive Technology Examples

Visually Impaired

Head wearing magnifierMcJing Tools

Braille ruler

Bugz-Eye Blademate

From Bugz-Eye International Corp.

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Assistive Technology Examples

Visually Impaired

Braille Labeler

3M

Talking Scales

Independent Living Aids, LLC

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Assistive Technology ExamplesMobility

D-Grip Handle

Motus Inc.

The Ultimate Package Opener

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Carl Grey works in Atlantic Homecare’s garden centre. He is a wheelchair user.

"The taps in the gardening centre were positioned high on top of the wall and because I am in a wheelchair I couldn’t reach them", explains Carl. "My employers lowered all the taps to accommodate me. I also use a lifting aid for picking things up off the ground."

Apart from assistive technology, creating an inclusive work space goes a long way in allowing disabled workers prosper.

An Example

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Groupwork

What can be done to make your workspace more accessible?

Work in pairs/groups

Make at least three suggestions

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Suggestions

Keep all the tools organised in the same locationLabel the tools with a braille labelerUse a D-grip on large tools

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Summary

Assistive technology helps the disabled perform tasksA variety of tools are available for many needsAssistive technology can be inexpensiveHowever, making the workplace more accessible is importantPeople have a responsibility to make our society accessible