After successful completion of the course, students are able to analyse barriers arising from disability. They know the physical background of disabilities, are able to classify them and to identify measures to overcome limitations. They have an understanding of Assistive Technology for support of different forms of disability and in old age and are able to select typical assistive aids.

• Introduction into and definition of disability
• Medical basics
• Sensory organs - Basics of anatomy and physiology
• Motor functions
• Classification according ICIDH and ICF
• Sensory impairments
• Motor impairments
• Language and intellectual impairments
• Age related impairments
• Demography
• Classification of technical aids
• Principles of "Design for All" and "Universal Design"
• Human-Computer-Interfaces for disabled and older people
• Vision improvements and aids for orientation and navigation
• Hearing improvements
• Mobility improvements
• Assistive technology for everyday tasks

Introduction into the topic area, presentation and discussion of examples and case studies

This lecture is the successor of VO Elektron. Hilfsmittel für behinderte Menschen (383.510).

Old scripts (German) can be found at:

VO Elektron. Hilfsmittel für behinderte Menschen (383.510) > Literatur > Zu den Lehrunterlagen

The slides of the lecture (English) are offered as teaching materials.

 ECTS Breakdown:

28h Lecture
21h Literature study
25h Preparation for exam
  1h Exam
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75h Sum = 3 ECTS

One-hour written exam which is typically offered 3 times per term.