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**//ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN//**

 * GROUP MEMBERS:**


 * 1. Juy Clair P. Encarguez**
 * 2. Reby Joy Ello**
 * 3. Angel Leih R. Pateres**
 * 4. Tifanny Rose S. Naldo**
 * 5. Anachel Andam**


 * BeEd- SpEd 2X3**

= Assistive Technology is defined formally as "Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially, off-the-shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.” (Technology Act of 1988; PL 105-394, Sec 2, a, 3) = = In practical terms, this means anything that is used to improve an individual's ability to function while living with a disability. This equipment can be high or low tech, or simply a strategy for dealing with an obstacle. = =Assistive Technology may be used for all of the following functional reasons: mobility, seating & positioning, augmentative communication, enhancing vision, enhancing hearing, compensating for cognitive impairments, replacing limbs, adapted driving, environmental control, adapted computer access, improved performance at school, work or home.=