{"product_id":"the-illustrated-guide-to-assistive-technology-devices-tools-and-gadgets-for-living-independently-paperback","title":"The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology \u0026 Devices: Tools and Gadgets for Living Independently - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Robitaille\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Doody's Core Title 2012\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices chronicles the use of AT\/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book empowers people to use assistive technologies to overcome some of their physical or mental limitations and have a more equal playing field. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities are using assistive technology (AT) to assist them in daily tasks, and discusses emotional issues related to AT\/AD.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Robitaille is the founder and editor of Abledbody.com, a website that covers disability news and assistive technology. Growing up profoundly deaf, Suzanne learned firsthand that people with disabilities can benefit from these type of technologies both professionally and socially. She began her journalism career in 2000 at the \"Wall Street Journal's\" interactive operations in New York. A year later, she became a technology columnist for \"Business Week Online,\" writing a weekly column on assistive devices and technology. Suzanne has written for various consumer publications and websites, including the \"Wall Street Journal,\" \"BusinessWeek Online,\" and \"Media Post,\" among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 08, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760142123296,"sku":"9781932603804","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/96eb1f14ad73fd50aed1a9a155117990.webp?v=1780172694","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-illustrated-guide-to-assistive-technology-devices-tools-and-gadgets-for-living-independently-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}