adaptive devices
[ə-ˈdap-tiv dɪ-ˈvī-səz]
nounpl: adaptive devices
dispositivos adaptativos
1. Equipment or tools specially designed or modified to help people with disabilities or limitations perform daily tasks more independently
The occupational therapist recommended several adaptive devices to help her dress independently after her surgery.
O terapeuta ocupacional recomendou vários dispositivos adaptativos para ajudá-la a se vestir independentemente após a cirurgia.
2. Technology or mechanical aids that facilitate accessibility and improve quality of life for individuals with physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments
Adaptive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and speech synthesizers are essential for many people with disabilities.
Dispositivos adaptativos como cadeiras de rodas, aparelhos auditivos e sintetizadores de fala são essenciais para muitas pessoas com deficiências.
3. Assistive technology designed to compensate for functional limitations in performing activities of daily living
Grab bars and raised toilet seats are simple adaptive devices that improve bathroom safety for elderly individuals.
Barras de segurança e assentos sanitários elevados são dispositivos adaptativos simples que melhoram a segurança do banheiro para idosos.
In Brazil, the use of adaptive devices is increasingly promoted through public healthcare (SUS) and disability rights legislation. The term 'tecnologia assistiva' has gained prominence following the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Brazil ratified. In the USA, adaptive devices are central to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are often covered by insurance or Medicare/Medicaid, reflecting a strong emphasis on independence and accessibility in American culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
adaptive equipment for daily living
assistive aids and devices
accessibility accommodations
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