Describe how adaptive equipment can be customized for individual client needs.

Description should include modification of existing materials and devices by

  • enlarging
  • elongating
  • shortening
  • amplifying characteristics of the materials (e.g., long-handled razor; enlarged knob on door; amplification of the sound, visual contrast, or tactile characteristics of an object).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can a hairbrush be customized for a person with limited shoulder range?
  • What computer options are readily available to assist a client with a visual impairment?