"Assistive technology is a range of devices, equipment, services and strategies used to eliminate problems and to improve an individual's level of function" (Cook & Hussey, 2000)
One example of assistive technology is a very simple yet effective device that magnetically sits ontop of jars and an audio message can be recorded saying for example 'this is the strawberry jam' so that people with visual impairments can just push the button and listen to hear what the product is. The device is only $4 so is an option for everyone that would find it useful.
In the tutorial we used the device to put on the strawberry jam that was used for scones. it helps a person function better because they don't have to rely on their impaired vision and risk making a mistake, instead they listen.
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