Aid and Adaptations
- Created by: Megan Billyeald
- Created on: 13-06-13 14:17
Aids and Adaptations
- To enable people with disabilities to do things for themselves instead of having to rely on others
- Some aids may be used to stop a persons condition from deteriorating
- Aid is a piece of equipment that is typically portable or moveable
- An adaptation is a permanent change to a building, fixed equipment or vehicle to make it more suitable for the user
Aids and Adaptations to assist mobility
- Walking sticks, tripods, and walking frames, wheelchairs
Aids and Adaptations to support daily living
- Thickened handles enable a person to grip cutlery with hands that lack flexibility
- Utensil cuffs can be used for people who cannot grip at all
- Plate guards prevent food from being spilled by accidental movements
- Lowered work surfaces…
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