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Assistive technology devices, products, and information. Everything from wheelchair ramps to prostheses.

This site provides ideas and assistance to decide which AT is best for your loved one. It also provides funding resources that may help purchase certain equipment.

This website has suggestions for AT for individuals with different impairments, such as vision problems, writing difficulties, hearing impairments, and physical challenges.

This site is also from ablenetinc.com and there are many free Webinars on various subjects, many appear to be geared toward technology for kids but some are for adults.

We have talked quite a bit in our classes about types and uses of Assistive Technology. I came across this website that gives an overview of laws and how they provide for Assistive devices. While the website is geared toward families of children, the information can also be beneficial in educating adult clients of their rights as well.

Updated August 20, 2014 15:22:57 Sean Fitzgerald worked hard to rebuild his life after breaking his neck in a mountain bike accident 14 years ago. For five hours after the crash, before medical help arrived, his then-partner and a passing stranger kept him alive with their breath.

If you skim through the article, please pay special attention to the last paragraph. I loved how Mr. Fitzgerald stated that being able to work and do something meaningful was important to his psyche. Assistive devices are what allowed him to continue to be productive after becoming physically disabled. As we have been taught, having something meaningful to do is key to having a positive outcome regardless of the level of disability.

This article is short, but provides definition for Assistive Technology and the different devices that could be used. Just thought this would be helpful to refer to because there are different levels from low levels to high levels.

I like this….makes a good cheat sheet…will be saving for future reference.

A super short video I took last year at the AOTA conference that I thought was amazing! (as you can tell from my loud mouth reaction) This assistive technology gives the ultimate form of independence!

This tool is to provide anyone that is blind an easy way to read brail out loud. I like this because it seems very easy to grasp, and you are able to roll it. Also, there is an optional bluetooth piece you can get with it to allows you to listen without disturbing anyone around you. You can use it to go at your own pace instead of scanning big chunks of words and having to listen to it however fast/slow the device allows.

I meant to share this a while ago. This site lists 7 ipad aps that you can purchase for AAC. The prices range from $7.99 to $189 plus the cost of the actually ipad. I still think it's relatively cheaper compared to some of the other AAC devices we've looked at.

This website also has Technology for parents and adults. Technology can be a great tool for students (and adults!) who have learning disabilities like dysgraphia or dyslexia that affect their written expression. We've personally reviewed these mobile apps and we know they're LD-friendly. They can make the writing process a bit easier and even fun!

This article from the CAOT describes OT position on assistive tech, recommendations, and some background on the equipment.

This isn't a long article but I thought it ties into our evidence based papers that we have done for school. This guy thinks in the future that Occupational Therapists AND Occupational Therapy Assistants will have to use evidence-based research to justify interventions. (In other words, it's not stopping once we graduate)! "Michael Graham expects the next five years to bring an even greater focus on evidence-based care. The 14-year OTR believes there will be greater expectations for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants more quickly implement evidence-based approaches into their practice."

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This article is useful because it points out that contact plans are not just beneficial for safety! Virtual technology can be incorporated and effectively decrease loneliness, promote self- efficacy, and assist families in connecting no matter how close or far away they may live from their loved one.

very good examples for possible test question! Just general knowledge of assistive tech. and good def.

very interresting!

Meet Max, the Virtual Guidedog Max is a real, assistive device for those that are visually impaired, totally blind, print impaired, or mobility impaired so all enjoy the Immersive Internet.

Video on how to make your own IPAD Stylus.