Electronic Aids for Daily Living and Environmental Controls
A form of assistive technology that provides an alternate means to control appliances or tools in the environment is known as Electronic Aids for Daily Living or EADL. These devices can be complex systems that provide individuals with the ability to control all aspects of their environment like lights, fans, doors and latches, HVAC systems, entertainment and audio-visual components, and more. In complex systems, devices combine transmission technologies like infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) and X-10. However, simple devices are also available. These devices usually just control one thing like a TV through IR, electric lights through X-10 or a door opener through RF. Through an in-depth evaluation with Assistive Technology Partners, individuals can receive advice about controlling the environment and an evaluation for selecting an optimal user interface. |