what is adaptive equipment

Adaptive equipment refers to any tool, device, or machine that is used to assist with any task associated with daily living. These devices are generally used by people who have a short or long-term disability. Adaptive equipment can help individuals with disabilities perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding. Adaptive equipment can be used to increase a childs function, and examples of adaptive equipment or assistive technology include wheelchairs, lifts, standing frames, gait trainers, augmentative communication devices, bath chairs, and recreational items such as swings or tricycles. Adaptive equipment can also be used to help individuals with mobility issues, such as those caused by disease or accident, regain some or all mobility. There are various kinds of adaptive equipment, including equipment to help with dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting. Adaptive equipment can be custom-made, modified, or bought new off-the-shelf.