Adaptive equipment
Adaptive Equipment
Adaptive equipment (pronunciation: /əˈdæptɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/) refers to devices that are used to assist individuals with disabilities in performing functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible for them.
Etymology
The term "adaptive" comes from the Latin word "adaptare" which means "to fit". The word "equipment" originates from the Old French word "equipement", which means "to equip or outfit". Together, the term "adaptive equipment" signifies tools or devices that are fitted or adapted to assist individuals with disabilities.
Types of Adaptive Equipment
Adaptive equipment can be categorized into several types, including:
- Mobility Aids: These include devices like wheelchairs, walkers, and canes that assist individuals with mobility impairments.
- Assistive Technology: This category includes high-tech devices such as speech-generating devices, hearing aids, and computer access aids that assist individuals with communication, hearing, and computer use.
- Daily Living Aids: These are devices like grab bars, reaching aids, and adaptive eating utensils that assist individuals with daily living activities.
- Environmental Control Units: These are systems that allow individuals with severe physical disabilities to control various electronic devices in their environment.
Related Terms
- Disability: A condition that may restrict a person's mental, sensory, or mobility functions to undertake or perform a task in the same way as a person who does not have a disability.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after an illness or injury.
- Occupational Therapy: A type of healthcare that helps people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives.
- Physical Therapy: A type of treatment that helps individuals improve movement and manage pain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adaptive equipment
- Wikipedia's article - Adaptive equipment
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