Unit 82: Contribute to supporting individuals in the use of assistive technology

1. Understand the range and purpose of assistive technology available to support individuals

• 1.1 Define the term assistive technology
• 1.2 List a sample of assistive technology aids
• 1.3 Explain the functions of the sample of assistive technology aids selected
• 1.4 Describe how the sample of assistive technology aids selected can be utilised to promote participation, access and inclusion

2. Be able to contribute to the use of selected assistive technology

• 2.1 Support an individual to access information about assistive technology
• 2.2 Support an individual to use assistive technology following instructions and / or agreed ways of working
• 2.3 Provide feedback on the effectiveness of assistive technology