RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Reutilization of old AT and free of charge placement into new homes for those who can't afford new equipment.

a web site to sell and get AT stuff for free

This link has directions and diagrams to make some assitive technology items yourself!

This site offers services, products, events, research, trends, etc. related to assistive technology for students.

This sight has some great ideas for those who know they or someone they love will need assistive devices in the future. It shares ideas for planning and recognizing needs that may arise. It even has info and links to various suppliers that could help with all kinds of adaptive equipment.

A company specializing in communication devices. The website gives you an option to choose your disability (ALS, TBI, Autism, etc) and recommends products that are associated with it. Also information on trouble shooting with products and questions related to training and using your device.

This app reads your Facebook news to you! How cool is that? It can read it in 19 languages.

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

This blog shows a lot of great apps that can be used in interventions.

The Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology (TAAT) is the professional association of assistive technology providers in Tennessee. Membership is free to anyone wishing to learn more about Assistive Technology, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, special and regular education teachers, as well as disabled individuals and/or their families.

This website has a HUGE list of equipment that can be used for people with special needs.

A/AC

More A/AC, AT, etc.

Great Catalog for our kiddos that have physical disabilities....

Link to AT provider of A/AC, AT, etc.

I love this blog! This particular page focuses on ADLs and some treatments you could do during therapy to work on ADLs.

I was just talking to a friend that works as a COTA on the home health setting yesterday about adaptive equipment. She was telling she is always having to fabricate adaptive devices for her patients because there are just certain things they need but cannot afford. Poverty is a huge issue especially with our elderly who are living on a fixed income. We will have to work with the supplies on hand. If we can't think of it,I am sure we can find it on Pinterest :)

I think pinterest is a great place to get wonderful ideas to make your own assistive devices. This is cost effective for us as therapist and for our patients as well.

Looks like we had the same idea. I should have looked before I posted :/

I found these ideas for therapeutic exercises on pinterest. Pinterest is an awesome resource!!