Cook & Hussey (2000) define an assistive device as "any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commerically off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
This means that an assistive technology device is a piece of equipment that can help someone who may not have full capabilities to do something e.g. an elderly lady may use a walking frame because she may need it to balance and also to help her carry items around with her during the day.
Vibrating Alarm Clocks
This is an assistive device that assists deaf or heavy sleepers to wake in the morning. It works by having a small circle device that is placed under the pillow or bed and when the alarm goes off the small circle part vibrates. This device can also come with all sorts of flashing lights to help the person even more to wake up.
The cost of them is between $30-$60 and the size of them is of a normal alarm clock size so it doesn't look any different.
Product Review: Sonic Boom Alarm Clock
This video demonstates what the alarm clock can do and how to use it.
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