Assistive Technology Resource Library
Demonstrations
Loans and Acquisition
Consultation and Evaluation
Training and Professional Development
Promotes Best Practices
Accessible Computer Learning Facility
Adapted for disabilities, learning styles, capabilities
Multi-purpose
Training and Professional Development
PCREACH Computer Recycling
Disability Resource Information Service
Access to a wide range of learning and reference materials, videos, journals and tutorials.
(Autism, Intellectual disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Literacy, LD, ADD/ADHD, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Accessibility)
Keeps pace and identifies resources with developments in assistive technology, adaptations, and strategies
Individual Program Planning
Consultation and Evaluation
PETT Framework (Person Environment Task Tool)
Integration of technology
Literacy and Communication focus
Program Supports for Occupational Therapy,
Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Teachers, Residential Councillors, Client Coordinators, Lifestyles Program staff
Community Outreach Team
The KRRC plays a leadership role in a number of initiatives, projects and collaborative partnerships throughout the province in assistive technology, human services and information technology. |
What is Assistive technology?
Assistive technology in a generic term describes enabling devices that allow individuals with disabilities to independently control objects and environmental events
Assistive technology may be a system of no-tech, low-tech, and mid to high-tech tools and strategies that match a person's needs, abilities, and tasks.
Types of Assistive Technology
Assistive technology for a person may be categorized according to some of these tasks for which it is useful:
Access and Environmental Controls
Adaptive Computer Access
Adaptive Play
Aids to Daily Living
Alternative Learning Strategies
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Computer-Based Instruction
Positioning and Mobility
Recreation and Leisure
Sensory Disabilities
Switches
Vision and Hearing
Vocational
... physical act of writing, composing, reading, math, learning/studying
The assistive technology consideration has implications for all of us. Our investment in resources and knowledge is in the best interest of all citizens who may one day require access to information and possible technology solutions to overcome any one of a number of disabilities and health challenges.
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