The level and type of adaptive devices required can easily increase costs to several thousand dollars.
Occupational therapists may assist patients with incoordination or ataxia issues through the use of adaptive devices.
And adaptive devices, like mouth controls, make it easier to use the computers themselves.
While computers and adaptive devices can remove many of the barriers that disabled people face, perhaps the biggest barrier is money.
It also started a toll-free assistance line to give people access to a database that now includes 800 adaptive devices for several computer brands.
Retardation is frequently accompanied by physical problems, and many of the adaptive devices that the team designs can make movement easier.
When adaptive devices are required, they are designed to be particularly rugged and simple to use.
The home was also creative in its use of adaptive devices like wedge cushions to prevent falls from chairs.
You may need adaptive devices such as canes or walkers as the disease progresses.
Provides services, resources, home medical equipment and adaptive devices to help people with muscular dystrophy and their families.