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2. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance.

3. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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   A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

4. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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   The first US patent was awarded in 1953 to William Cribbes Robb, of Stretford, UK, for a device called "walking aid", which had been filed with the British patent office in August 1949. [1] Two variants with wheels were both awarded US patents in May 1957, [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and the first non-wheeled design that was called a "walker" was patented in ...

5. Adaptive equipment - Wikipedia

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   Examples of adaptive equipment or assistive technology are wheelchairs, lifts, standing frames, gait trainers, augmentative communication devices, bath chairs, and recreational items such as swings or tricycles." [1] A growing market for adaptive equipment is in the use of mobility vans. In this case, adaptive equipment, also known as assistive ...

6. Disabled Labrador Mix Clearly Loves New Prosthetics That ...

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   In this video, Sammy is taking his first real frolic in a field wearing brand-new prosthetic braces on his back legs. He’s clearly loving the freedom that these adaptive technologies are giving ...

7. Inclusive recreation - Wikipedia

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   A knitter using an "Indi Knit" adaptive device to hold one knitting needle. A rock climber using a prosthetic leg designed for the sport. Inclusive recreation, also known as adaptive or accessible recreation, is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities.