assistive technology in paralympics games

1. National Sports University
Topic : Assistive Technology Used In
Disabled Sports

2. Assistive Technology
Technology is defined as a systematic
development of methods , machines,
or process that help in the achievement
of a given objective.
Assistive Technology is any item, piece
of equipment or product system that is
used to increase or improve functional
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

3. PURPOSE OF A.T
• Assistive technology helps people who
have difficulty speaking , typing , writing,
remembering , pointing , seeing , hearing ,
learning , walking, and many other things
.
examples of assistive technologies are
mobility devices such as wheelchairs and
walkers that help people who are unable to
walk in their own.

4. TYPES OF A.T
• Low tech/no tech
• Mid tech
• High tech

5. Low tech/no tech :
does not involve the
use of batteries or any
technology .
Ex : flash cards ,static
models , grippers

6. Mid tech : mid tech
involves usage of
battery but no
processing involved
.
Ex: talking alarm ,
talking watch , talking
calculator .

7. High tech : high tech
involes devices involving
batteries , processing
involvement .
Ex : computers , screen
readers , tabs .

8. Some sports have developed with
the goal of creating a challenge
that players with a disability could
enjoy. These sports require
assistive technology for all players
as part of the game. Some
examples are:
Sledge (sled) hockey
wheelchair basketball
Nordic (cross-country) skiing with
"sit-ski" buckets
handcycling races.
Sports requiring assistive technology

9. Sports that use assistive technology :
• Accessible Fishing & Hunting
• Accessible Sailing / Boating / Kayaking
• Adaptive Archery
• Adaptive Bowling
• Adaptive Flying
• Adaptive Golf
• Adaptive Horseback Riding/Equestrian
• Adaptive Scuba Diving
• Adaptive Shooting
• Adaptive Skiing & Snowboarding
• Adaptive Table Tennis
• Adaptive Water Sports
• Extreme Wheelchair Sports
• Handcycling
• Power Soccer
• Quad Rugby
• Sled, Floor & Power Hockey
• Wheelchair Basketball
• Wheelchair Curling
• Wheelchair Fencing
• Wheelchair Lacrosse
• Wheelchair Pool and Billiards
• Wheelchair Racing and Field
Sports
• Wheelchair Baseball
• Wheelchair Softball
• Wheelchair Table Tennis
• Wheelchair Tennis
• Wheelchair Volleyball
• Wheelchair Weightlifting

10. THANKYOU