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williamsota2015

At home with 'visitability' - 6 views

www.knoxnews.com/...home-visitability

OT disability Mechanics OTA

shared by williamsota2015 on 05 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • williamsota2015 on 05 Sep 14
     
    This article brings visit ability closer to home, here in Knoxville Tennessee. The city of Knoxville is working towards getting publicly funded housing to be constructed to meet visitability standards. One statement in this article say that the difference in cost is minimal. This is good new when advocating visitability.
watsonar2

An interview with Eleanor Smith of Concrete Change - 0 views

www.visitability.org/?page_id=38

OTA 210 visitability

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  • watsonar2 on 05 Sep 15
     
    I found this really great website that described what visitability is, who it is for, and some statistics that show how badly homes need to meet the visitability requirement. The page I specifically bookmarked is what really stood out to me, it is an interview with Eleanor Smith, the Founder of "Concrete Change" and the U.S. visitability movement. Please take time to read her story of growing up with a disability and how difficult it was for her when her friends and families houses were not accessible to her, and what she decided to do about it.
nancead1

Visitability | basic access to homes - 1 views

www.visitability.org

shared by nancead1 on 31 Aug 13 - No Cached
  • nancead1 on 17 Sep 15
     
    This is a simple little reminder of what visitability is and how it makes a home a welcome spot for people with kids to the elderly. I thought is was short and simple, and that made me want to post it.
  • amicarr on 18 Sep 15
     
    My friend that has ALS comes over to visit quite often. We do not have a zero entry. What we do have is a portable ramp that she uses to get in the one small step at the back of the house. I wonder why the term visitability only includes a zero entry and wouldn't consider the use of a portable ramp? Something to think about...
sandyremington

Visitability - 1 views

www.udeworld.com/visitability.html

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  • sandyremington on 04 Sep 14
     
    Universal Design E-World provides web based tools to support the "community of practice" in universal design. This is a great resource to learn all about visitability. The website details the requirements of visitability in the home and how universal housing design benefits everyone, not just the disabled population. No step entrances and wide hallways make it easier for strollers, moving furniture in and out, etc. There are several PDF reports containing more information on topics relating to visitabiltiy that can be downloaded by the user. These include design approach, increasing home access and universal design in housing. I think that universal design is much more feasible and aesthetically pleasing than renovations to make a home more accessible.
anonymous

Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Adults - 0 views

www.asha.org/...Swallowing-Disorders-in-Adults

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shared by anonymous on 16 Nov 14 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 16 Nov 14
     
    I know we have already went over this topic, but I thought this page was really informative on dysphagia. Usually most pages just list the definition and the symptoms, but it goes on and on about various aspects that are associated with dysphagia. It even explains what you should ask that doctor when you first visit him/her. I just wanted to share this site encase you know someone that suffers from it and this would be helpful!!
sandyremington

Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities - 5 views

www.ncld.org/...assistive-technology-education

OT OTA 210 disability assistive technology

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  • sandyremington on 05 Sep 14
     
    This website is the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Within the website, there are many apps listed that are available for people with learning disabilities. Some of these include apps to help with writing, math and reading difficulties as well as organizational skills. You can click on an app and find out detailed information about it. If you are looking for information about apps for learning disabilities, this is a great website to visit.
bethduncan

Accessible Travel Tips - 0 views

www.disabilitytravel.com/accessible-travel-tips.htm

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  • bethduncan on 23 Sep 15
     
    Last year when Dennis (injured hang-gliding) visited our lab and when we watched the video of Charlie Croteau, I thought one of the most interesting topics they mentioned was how to travel on airlines with a wheelchair. Both men emphasized the importance of the items you need to take with you onto the plane and the space restrictions you could anticipate. I was also interested in how the wheelchair could be disassembled into a very compact space. This website is aimed toward those who may be traveling with a wheelchair and offers practical advice such as labeling your w/c parts and requesting assistance at airports.
kladybug85

Burns and Telehealth - 0 views

www.aota.org/...telehealth.aspx

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  • kladybug85 on 10 Nov 15
     
    This article touches on several different issues related to occupational therapy. The article on burns is interesting, because it combines two different areas that we have studied, telehealth and burn rehabilitation. The OT in the article, along with other healthcare team members, discover the benefits of using telehealth to check in with patients who cannot make weekly visits to the hospital, like burn victims.
blaketa

Erlanger seeks more dogs to comfort cancer patients - 1 views

www.timesfreepress.com/...328746

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  • blaketa on 18 Nov 15
     
    My friend's little girl was in Erlanger last week and got to visit with a therapy dog. She loved it! (She wasn't there because of cancer and is doing good now) This page talks about the pet program at Erlanger and gives information on how to join.
cbouvia

OT in the Burn Unit - 2 views

occupational-therapy.advanceweb.com/...OT-in-the-Burn-Unit-1.aspx

shared by cbouvia on 14 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • ekhill on 07 Nov 14
     
    A very interesting article about OT and treatment of burns. In her case OT started after the patient was stable and able to do therapy every day. She states that the healing process can take years for the patient. Scar care, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, and strengthening were all discussed. It was noted that scar tissue and adhesions are very painful. A very important point was the planning for discharge and taking in all aspects of independence.
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  • sandyremington on 11 Nov 14
     
    This article was written by a therapist working in acute rehabilitation. She talks about compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting and why it's important, stretching for range of motion and strengthening.
  • williamsota2015 on 12 Nov 14
     
    This is an amazing article that explains how OT works with burn victims. I loved the fact that the OT and PT visited the burn unit before transfusing.
  • tefain on 16 Nov 14
     
    "OT in the Burn Unit" is an article written by Sarina Piergrossi which outlines her first experience as an OT with a burn victim. She describes the process she underwent to insure proper treatment for this patient in the different stages of care required by burn victims. The different treatment types described include compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM/strengthening and conditioning exercises, and then planning for discharge. Another service offered at Kessler Institute (where this therapist worked) is they allow the patients to travel out into the community with a therapist in order to assess future needs with ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc. It was very interesting to know that this OT felt at a little anxious about receiving her first burn victim as I am feeling the same sense of anxiety regarding treating patients for the first time as we head out into our field work.
  • gruenenfeldermm on 05 Nov 15
     
    Many oncology patients also experience burns. OT works with these patients as well as other burn trauma patients. I'm finding that I really like this website as I have used it for several other bookmarks. In this article, an OT practitioner breaks down specific intervention techniques that an OT may do with a burn victim as well as planning for discharge. She also discusses how she co-treated with a PT practitioner on her first burn patient which was interesting to read about a treatment team working together.
  • amicarr on 06 Nov 15
     
    Burn care is a highly specialized field. It can be intimidating. There is a lot to learn and be aware of. Read this article to see how a young therapist treated his first burn victim. This is also an example of co-treating with PT. I personally love the idea of co-treatment. Two are usually better than one.
  • Kyle Hay on 07 Nov 15
     
    This is an excellent article detailing OT's involvement in the treatment of burns. Different settings and invention techniques are outlined. Great resource for anyone working with burns.
  • cbouvia on 22 Nov 15
     
    This article gives information about the cycle of treatment (entering acute rehab, compression therapy, skin lubrication, splinting, ROM, strengthening & conditioning, and planning for discharge) for burn patients in acute rehab.
rhonda brooks

pet therapy for cancer patients - 2 views

youtu.be/tc7lNsQZ7GU

shared by rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • rhonda brooks on 18 Nov 12
     
    canine helpers visit patients in the hospital with cancer
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