What is Low Tech Communication?
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Eyeglass mounted laser pointer.
SimpleCore Communication Board.
Using partner assisted scanning.
An internet search on “low tech communication” will yield a number of different definitions. The definition we are going to use:
Low tech communication systems do not contain a computer chip. A low tech system can be handmade, and relatively low cost. Low tech communication can be simple to make, and relatively simple to use.
The materials for creating a low tech system are easily obtainable (most of the materials can be purchased at a common office supply store)
Some examples of low tech communication include:
- Writing
- Gesture
- Pointing to letters and words on a paper communication board
- Sign language
- Eye pointing (looking at a desired object)
- Using a head mounted laser pointer to select letters and words from a communication board
- Eye gaze boards (ETRAN)
- Scanning
Just because a system is low tech doesn’t mean it’s inferior to a high tech (computerized) device! Low tech can be an extremely fast, efficient and powerful way to communicate.