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Table 8
Most common unmet need for assistive devices by type of disability for adults, Canada, 2006
| Aid type | Most common assistive device | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Comfort aids include items such as therapeutic cushions and adjustable beds. Source: Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2006. |
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| Hearing | Closed caption TV or decoder | 72.0 |
| Seeing | Large print reading materials | 29.7 |
| Communication | Computer or keyboard device | 26.6E |
| Mobility | Lifts or lift type devices | 23.6 |
| Agility | Hand or arm brace | 39.4 |
| Pain | Comfort aids1 | 29.7 |
| Learning | Specialised telephone | 26.5 |
| Other needs | Other aids | 79.4 |
| Bath, shower, or toilet aids | 13.7 | |
