hand-operated input device used to manipulate objects on a computer screen. It controls the movement of the arrow shown on the computer screen. The computer mouse was invented in 1963 by Douglas Engelbart. It was meant to make navigation through the computer easier. The mouse mirrors the movement of the arrow on the computer screen. The computer mouse got its name from its looks. The early version of the computer mouse was a small semicircle shaped device with a cord that attached the device to…
of headphones while driving in many states, however there is still a risk of fatality to those on the streets walking, jogging, bicycling, etcetera while listening to music or talking through their headphones which are often connected to a handheld device such as a cell phone or tablet. All though many pedestrians do not even realize that wearing headphones can cause serious injury or even death in some cases, it is actually a very real and present situation. Listening to music while you’re…
has been a growing trend in e- learning. Mobile communication devices are used to teach and for students to learn. M-learning has arose out of the universal acceptance of mobile devices which able students to use these devices to support their learning at all times (Cleveland- Innes & Garrison, 2010, p. 205). The use of mobile technology has also improved the quality and use of video conferencing. Students are able to use mobile devices to video conference on the go. Professors are also able to…
Results. Wheelchairs provide mobility that can be either self-directed or partner assisted. Manual wheelchairs are the most common MAT device (Collins, 216) and allow the individual to self-propel or to be pushed by another person. Powered wheelchairs permit the user to easily control the direction and speed of the machine. Some powered wheelchairs allow occupants to adjust the seat position--some chairs can even fully recline to a sleeping position. Other wheelchairs are push-assisted--that is,…
Describe the Beneficiary's Medical Profile (follow Optimal's writing guidelines) * The beneficiary was 67 year old woman with a history of chronic venous stasis and chronic non-healing leg wound. She went to the Emergency Room (December 27, 2013) complaining of bilateral lower extremity swelling (cellulitis) and pain. She had a severe infection (septic shock), was admitted to the hospital, was seriously ill, and “ended-up with bilateral above-knee amputation.” She developed multiple problems…
Since I have been in this program I have not been able to do what I would normally do to stay in shape. Being slightly on the weak side definitely worked against me. A home exercise program would be idea for someone in a wheelchair. E. Remediation Driver Rehabilitation/Adaptation Interventions 1.) R.E.A. L. Inc. Rural Economic Assistance League in Alice Texas offers several options for community mobility. REAL, Inc. has a contract with the Department of Transportation to provide rural public…
Gilbert, a school bus driver, tripped and fell on her face. Gilbert sought treatment at Bridgeport Hospital. Aside from the six hours plus wait, Gilbert went through a battery of testing, but only saw the doctor for fifteen minutes. Her laundry list of tests included three CT…
We accept rides from strangers, get random people to complete mundane tasks for us and allow people we’ve never met to stay in our homes. Indeed, the sharing economy – peer-to-peer transactions conducted via the Internet and smartphones has changed how people arrange car rides, find vacation, pick up their laundry and more . We no longer think it taboo to get into cars with strangers, request someone to pick up our groceries or share our personal property with people we’ve never met. But how…
Memories, with or without context, play a key role as plot devices in both Away from Her and “Bear Came Over the Mountain.” Used to provide context for their only semi-chronological story lines, memories in the story and movie alike give solid glimpses of the past that allow the plot to move forward. One of the most prominent memories, in both the story and the movie, and certainly the clearest of the latter, is the section in which Grant and Fiona go on a walk/ski in a park. The substantial…
This scene illustrates to us just how safe he feels at home and that he requires exceptional bravado, wiliness and courage to overcome his greatest fears. Silvey has used the literary devices symbolism, diction, metaphor and awed tone. The quote that shows Charlies character development is pg. 2 “"Something invisible tugs at my legs. This is the first time I 've ever dared to sneak away from home". This quote is the first part in the book…