| LOW TECH |
| are devices or equipment that don't require much training, may be less expensive and do not have complex or mechanical features. |
Examples:
- handheld magnifiers
- large print text
- using paper and pen to communicate
- canes and walkers
- reachers/grabbers
- specialized pen or pencil grips and much more
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| MID TECH |
| devices or equipment that range in the middle of the continuum may have some complex features, may be electronic or battery operated, may require some training to learn how to use and are more expensive than the low-tech devices. |
Examples:
- talking spell checkers
- manual wheelchairs
- electronic organizers
- Closed Caption Televisions (CCTV's)
- amplifiers
- books on CD
- environmental control units (ECU)
- alternate mouse or keyboard for the computer and much more
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| HIGH TECH |
| refers to the most complex devices or equipment, that have digital or electronic components, may be computerized, will likely require training and effort to learn how to use and cost the most. |
Examples:
- power wheelchairs and scooters
- digital hearing aids
- computers with specialized software such as voice recognition or magnification software
- electronic aids to daily living
- digital hands-free headsets
- voice activated telephones
- communication devices with voices
- bluetooth integration
- digi-drive technology (operating a vehicle with a joystick)
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