Environmental control device
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An environmental control system is a form of electronic assistive technology
which enables people with significant disabilities to independently access equipment in their environment e.g. home or hospital.
An environmental control controller is the device that controls the equipment – like a remote control. You can use the controller to select a range of different options. Each option will control a piece of equipment in a certain way – for example: play on a video recorder.
Environmental control is a general term for environmental control systems and controllers and is sometimes abbreviated as EC.
Environmental control devices may be assessed for and provided by the National Health Service
. The team involved in the assessment for such technologies may consist of an occupational therapist
.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology or adaptive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them...
which enables people with significant disabilities to independently access equipment in their environment e.g. home or hospital.
An environmental control controller is the device that controls the equipment – like a remote control. You can use the controller to select a range of different options. Each option will control a piece of equipment in a certain way – for example: play on a video recorder.
Environmental control is a general term for environmental control systems and controllers and is sometimes abbreviated as EC.
Environmental control devices may be assessed for and provided by the National Health Service
National Health Service
The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
. The team involved in the assessment for such technologies may consist of an occupational therapist
Occupational therapist
An occupational therapist is trained in the practice of occupational therapy. The role of an occupational therapist is to work with a client to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of "purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve functional...
.