Instructions:
Before you watch the video, add a new project to your portfolio - call it Assistive Technology
Make a copy of THIS document.
As you watch the video above and discuss with your table, answer the questions embedded in the video in yourdocument. The answers should be in paragraph form and will form your personal introduction to this project.
Embed your document into the Assistive Technologies page of your portfolio under the heading - Introduction.
Have you ever had an injury of your leg or foot that required you to use crutches for a few days, or maybe weeks or months? What was it like to use crutches? Even if you have not used crutches yourself, you have probably seen or known someone who has used them.
Now, imagine that you need to use crutches during the school year when you cannot just lounge around at home all day recuperating. Living a somewhat normal life with your injury is important, because life does not stop when you get hurt. You would need to figure out a way to get around on your crutches all day, to and from school and from class to class, using both of your arms and hands to manipulate the crutches and still carrying anything you needed for the day. What might your needs for your school day be? Perhaps books, binders, notebooks, pens, pencils, calculator, and maybe even keys, a cell phone and your lunch!
Another consideration is that in many schools, backpacks are not allowed in classes. How would you carry these supplies if your hands are not free and a backpack cannot be used? It means that you would need a device to assist you when carrying the things you need each day to class.
The original problem statement for this challenge is:
Add this specific problem statement to your assistive technologies page as a TITLE, under the introduction document