2.11. Assistive Technologies and Design Aids

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a mobility aid?

   Hint

   Think of examples like wheelchairs.

2. 2.

   Name one type of sensory aid.

   Hint

   What helps with hearing or seeing?

3. 3.

   What is one type of mobility aid?

   • Hearing aids
   • Wheelchairs
   • Visual planners

   Hint

   Think about devices that help with physical movement.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cognitive support aids are only for people with hearing impairments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who these aids are designed for.

5. 5.

   Design an inclusive public park that integrates mobility, sensory, and cognitive aids.

   Hint

   What features will help everyone use the park comfortably?

6. 6.

   Evaluate a current building design from an inclusivity perspective and suggest three enhancements.

   Hint

   Think about how to make the building usable for all types of disabilities.