Course: Technical aids for people with physical disability and mobility impairment, their use in special education practice

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Course title Technical aids for people with physical disability and mobility impairment, their use in special education practice
Course code USS/XGTPS
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Langer Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kantor Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
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Learning outcomes
The discipline presents the system of classification of technical aids designed for persons with mobility impairment as described by selected authors of relevant literature - focus is also on special education and medical aspects. The significance of special education (physical disability education) is explained in relation to the use of technical aids in the context of comprehensive rehabilitation of persons with mobility impairment. The use of technical aids is explained for age categories of persons with mobility impairment and includes the resorts of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic. The legislative framework (and procedure) of funding the provision of technical aids is described. The significance (in terms of reeducation, compensation and rehabilitation) of the use of technical aids for the users and their narrow and broad social environment is explained. List of recommended literature and materials: BIGGE, J., BEST, J., S., HELLER, K. (2010) Teaching Individuals with Physical or Multiple Disabilities. New York: Macmillan Publishing Copany. ISBN 0-675-21017-8 BODINE, C. (2012). Disability, Society and Assistive Technology. SAGE Publications. BOYLE, T. (2007) Computer tools to assist the diagnosis of dyspraxia.Canterbury: University of Kent. DAN, B., MAISTON, M., PANETH, N., ROSENBLOOM, L. (2015). Cerebral Palsy: Science and Clinical Practice. Mac Keith Press. LAY, P. (1983) Choosing the best wheelchair cushion for your needs, your chair and your lifestyle. London: Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation. McKEOWN, S., McGLASHON, A. (2014). Brilliant Ideas for Using ICT in the Inclusive Classroom. Routledge. Nabídkové katalogy firem Meyra, Sivak, Otto Bock, Setrans atp. NORLIN, J. W. (2003) Special Education Dictionary. Horsham: LRP Publication. ISBN 1-57834-002-0 PEDOTTI, A. (1996) Neuroprosthetics. New York: Springer. ISBN 3540610847 RAVNEBERG, B., SÖDERSTRÖM, S. (2017). Disability, Society and Assistive Technology. Routledge. REYNOLDS, C. R., FLETCHER-JANZEN, E. (2000) Consise Encyklopedia of Special Education a Reference for the Education of the Handicapped and Other Exceptional Children and Adults. New York: John Wiley&Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-39261-8 VERGASON, G. A., ANDEREGG, M. L. (1997) Dictionary of Special Education and Rehabilitation. Denver - Colorado: Love Publishing Copany. ISBN 0-89108-243-3

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Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC21) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC20) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education (DC24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -