Technology is an important part of our lives, and as restrictions have limited physical contact it’s become even more important to be connected safely.
Despite its importance in our lives, children and young people living with disabilities can face barriers to accessing technology. Technology can help reduce isolation and improve independent access to education and it can also support children and young people living with disabilities and additional needs to communicate.
We’ve produced a video demonstrating our Top 12 Christmas Makaton signs and symbols to encourage everyone to have an inclusive and connected Christmas.
This article aims to help you understand how children, young people and adults can use some of the assistive functions of technology to have a healthy and connected Christmas.
Understanding Assistive Technology
Assistive technology refers to anything that helps a person to function independently, allowing them to live a healthy and dignified life (WHO, 2020).
When it comes to using assistive communications technology on electronic devices there are a number of useful functions, here’s our top 5: