During class, we went over many types of assistive technology and barriers to accessing them. As a person with a disability, how would you determine the type of assistive technology you might need?

During class, we went over many types of assistive technology and barriers to accessing them. As a person with a disability, how would you determine the type of assistive technology you might need?

Directions

Before answering the questions, make sure to watch the lecture in its entirety. Click here to watch the lecture recording. (Links to an external site.)

For full points, you must respond to each question in at least 3-5 sentences. Please use question and answer format, writing the question immediately before your response.

Post- Lecture Responses Questions

1. During class, we went over many types of assistive technology and barriers to accessing them. As a person with a disability, how would you determine the type of assistive technology you might need? And how would you go about getting access to it?
2. In class, there was a comparison and contrast discussion about Stephen Hawking and Larry McAfee What were the main distinctions contributing to Stephen Hawking’s life quality and threatening Larry McAfee’s life quality?
3. In the lecture, we discussed approaches to determining which assistive technology works best for people. What is the best approach to help someone with a disability find the right technology?
4. Now that you have gotten to know someone with a disability who uses assistive technology, explain how learning about their life has impacted your understanding of the concepts we have been discussing in class.