Assistive Technology credit: 3 or

4 Hours

Introduces students to the design, development and evaluation of a range of assistive technologies. Students will learn about disabilities and their potential impact on the performance of major life activities, become familiar with legislation impacting the provision of assistive technology, gain experience with various assistive technology devices, learn theoretical frameworks from which to make assessment and intervention decisions, and determine how to match assistive technology appropriately to meet the goals and needs of end users.