adaptive aid
[/əˈdæptɪv eɪd/]
nounpl: adaptive aids
auxílio adaptativo; ajuda adaptativa; dispositivo de assistência adaptado
1. Equipment, devices, or tools designed to help individuals with disabilities or functional limitations perform daily activities or tasks more independently
The occupational therapist recommended several adaptive aids, including a grip-enhancing utensil and a reacher tool, to help the patient maintain independence after surgery.
O terapeuta ocupacional recomendou vários auxílios adaptativos, incluindo um utensílio com pegador reforçado e uma ferramenta alcançadora, para ajudar o paciente a manter a independência após a cirurgia.
2. Assistive technology or modifications that make environments, equipment, or systems more accessible to people with varying abilities
Voice recognition software is an adaptive aid that enables people with mobility impairments to operate computers hands-free.
O software de reconhecimento de voz é um auxílio adaptativo que permite que pessoas com deficiências motoras operem computadores sem usar as mãos.
The concept of adaptive aids is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems, with growing emphasis on inclusive design and accessibility. In Brazil, adaptive aids are often recommended by occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists as part of rehabilitation programs. In the USA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has driven widespread adoption of adaptive aids in public spaces and workplaces.
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