Catherine Owens

· All the 4 questions needed to be answered from ( www.closingthegap.com )

· You can find links to some articles

· There is some articles attached to the order

· Its needed to be cited in the end.

Part 2

Quality Indicator in Assistive Technology

This is a resource which is under national organization in the closing gap. This is an organization that gives support in identification as well as implementation of quality indicators of assistive technology services in the school settings. Their website has got the resources that help in the supporting of applications of the indicators.

https://www.closingthegap.com/media/solutions/articles/2009/12/1772/1772.pdf

Smart Walkers Assistive Mobility Device

There is need of device development that can be used to aid the aging population in society. These tools are supposed to be extending independent living as well as the promotion of good health. The smart walkers which are as a result of robotic technology have been proposed as the best for this assistive task on the ageing. The advancement of these smart walkers has shown a great potential in helping the ageing in the society (Ienca et al. 2017). https://www.closingthegap.com/media/solutions/articles/2018/06/2043/2043.pdf

The MegaBee Assisted Communication and Writing Tablet

This is a AAC tool that is designed specifically for users who due to ALS, a traumatic brain injury as well as stroke are not able to make use of their body muscles voluntarily. The tool is held by the listener to aid him or her to look at the direction of the of the user’s eye movements.

https://www.closingthegap.com/guide-product/gotalk-9-lite-touch/

Talking Calculator

This assistive technology tool greatly benefits the students with dyscalculia. The talking calculator makes it easier to check assignments, reading numbers as well as performing calculation. It offers great benefit more especially in math. This tool functions under the principle of converting written words into audible track sound (Van der Roest et al. 2017).