What is context

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What is context?
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What are some examples of various contexts?
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Human activity assistive technology model
(HAAT) (Cook Hussey, 2002)
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Considerations of AT for ALL Contexts

• What is it the person wants to do?
• Which contexts should be considered?
• What are the parameters of the context?
• KISS (keep it simple stupid)
• What are acceptable solutions to the consumer?

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Solutions

• Home modifications - changes to the building
  and/or structures within the building to
  accommodate the needs of the individual
• Assistive technology - assistive technology is
  the use of off the shelf, modified or customized
  devices to enable performance.
• Universal design - a philosophy aimed at making
  home and community settings accessible for all
  levels of ability

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What might be some constraints of cultural
context? For augmentative communication? For
computers? For wheelchairs?
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What might be some constraints of social
context? For augmentative communication? For
computers? For wheelchairs?
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Limitations of the laws by context

• IDEA applies only to school systems
• The Rehab Act of 1973 applies only to federally
  funded settings
• ADA refers to public transportation, large
  companies but not those of 14 employees or fewer