Assistive Technology Devices, Services & Characterization

Document titled International Classification of Impairments, Disabilites and Handicaps.

World Health Organization

Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function.

Results when the impairment leads to an inability to preform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.

Results when the individual with an impairment or disability is unable to fulfill his or her normal role.

The execution of a task or action by an individual.

Involvement in a life situation.

Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities or any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition or use of an assistive technology device.

Devices that are simple to make and easy to obtain.

Devices such as wheelchairs, electronic communication devices and computers.

Readily available components that can be purchased and assembled into assistive technology systems.

The human areas of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation.

A device that provides benefits to the individual independent of the individual's skill level.

Require the development of skills for their uses.

Augment function