Author Question: What types of technology are being developed to assist in ... (Read 13 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

What types of technology are being developed to assist in rehabilitation?

Question 2

What is the independent living movement?

cloudre37 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

electronic systems that someday may replace lost vision; smaller and more functional computer-assisted ambulation systems; robotic devices to supplement the missing function of upper extremities; devices for amputees including computerized prostheses and power wheelchairs with communication technologies

Answer to Question 2

a movement that advocates for funding to provide support services to an individual with a disability at the level required to keep the person in his or her home, resulting in decreased morbidity and mortality for the patient and increasing the likelihood that the individual will be employable