Pre test

Technological assistance equipment and services for people with disabilities

Resource: Vivian I. Santos-Rivera, MCR – PRATP

Goals:

1. At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
2. You will increase your level of knowledge about Assistive Technology (AT).
3. Identify what AT equipment and services are.
4. Through TA examples, identify possible options or alternatives for benefit in different environments. (daily life, school, work, home and community)
5. Recognize some benefits that AT provides.
6. Learn about the services offered by the PRATP on the island.

Instructions:  Please indicate whether the premise is true (C) or false (F) in the space provided.

1. Technological Assistance (TA) is any equipment or service that allows increasing, maintaining or improving the functional capabilities of a person with functional diversity. *TRUEFake

2. AT equipment for the deaf can only be purchased commercially and through an evaluation report. *TRUEFake

3. AT equipment can be built based on the particular characteristics and needs of each person with disabilities. *TRUEFake

4. The tools used in the field of AT allow people with disabilities to perform tasks that were previously difficult or even impossible for them. *TRUEFake

5. The services offered in the PRATP are exclusive for students in the public education system. *TRUEFake

6. AT intervenes and has an impact on all areas of a person's life. *TRUEFake

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