What is Assistive Technology?
Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of an individual with a disability. The videos below demonstrate assistive technology in a variety of categories.
Aids for Daily Living
Tammy Pereboom, Assistive Technologist at the Charlotte center of NCATP demonstrates daily living aids.
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
Celeste Helling, Speech and Language Pathologist at our Charlotte Center demonstrates an augmentative communication device.
Vehicle Modifications
Lynne Deese, Assistive Technologist with the Raleigh Center of NCATP demonstrates vehicle modifications.
Environmental Control
Gloria Jinks, Assistive Technologist in NCATP's Greenville Center demonstrates some of the latest environmental control devices.
Sensory Aids
Brianna White, from ECU, demonstrates the Caption Call telephone. This phone is for individuals with hearing impairments.
Tablet Access
Mary Kay Dulin, Assistive Technologist with NCATP's Sylva Center shows you how to create your own adapted stylus.
Computer Access
Medlicott, Assistive Technology in NCATP's Wilmington Center share information about a piece of software for fine motor control.
Learning, Cognition, and Development
Gloria Jinks, assistive technologist at the Greenville center, demonstrates the PenFriend2.
Seating and Mobility
Tammy Pereboom, Assistive Technologist of NCATP's Charlotte Center shows various types of seating and mobility equipment.
For more demonstration video, go to our Vimeo channel.
Device and Software Demonstrations
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