PPT-Adaptive Equipment/Assistive technology

Cory Heslin Adaptive Equipment vs Assistive technology What is the difference AT broad term that can include any device that helps person to increase independence with a task AE assist with completing functional ADL tasks feeding grooming dressing toileting and selfcare skills. Adaptive/. Assisitive. Technology. Technology. refers to the products and processes that are designed to meet our needs.. Engineering. The process of creating new technology. Identify and Research a need.. Independent . Living. Utilization of Assistive Technology under . CT Money Follows the Person. April 1, 2014. 1:45 - 3:15 PM. Presenter. Paul C. Ford. Training & Technical Assistance. Money Follows the Person. Sara . Muharemovic. If your face is like this, FEAR NOT!. Well what is it?. Assistive Technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. AT promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the technology needed to accomplish such tasks.. OTR/L. Assistive Technology to Support Living Independently. Visit us online at . alphaonenow.org. 2. Webinar Info. This webinar will be recorded/archived. The power point is on your screen. CART, captioning is being provided. Assistive Technology to Support Living Independently. Visit us online at . alphaonenow.org. 2. Webinar Info. This webinar will be recorded/archived. The power point is on your screen. CART, captioning is being provided. Claire Johnstone (Speech & Language Therapist) . Sharon Leahy (Occupational Therapist). National Rehabilitation Hospital . Dun Laoghaire . Co. Dublin. Outline of presentation . Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT). 1 A Crash Course on Assistive Technology Evaluations Kyle Slough, MS., CRC Kgslough@live.com Marie Agius, MS., LCAS, CRC Dotym07@students.ecu.edu Melissa Engleman, EdD . E nglemanm@ecu.edu Irene Howell Assistive Technology Center Cognitive Assistive Technology Amanda M. Reinsfelder, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or U. S. Government. Presenters. Kasie. . Hamman. , General Education Teacher. Sean Kugler, Assistive Technology Specialist. Laura . Leff. -Allen, Special Education Teacher. Amy . Ronn. , Special Education Teacher. Valerie West, Occupational Therapist. UCC. . 11. th. December 2013. Assistive Technology: . What is it?. 2. The most commonly used definition is the American definition, which is.  . "Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customised that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". THE COMPANY. COMPANY BACKGROUND. Established in 1992 working within the higher education and workplace sectors. Helped over 500,000 disabled people to succeed. Operating in the UK, USA, South Africa and Middle East. Assistive Technology (AT). Goals . of this . presentation:. Help . you see ways that AT can help you adapt to life with a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease. Discuss . how technology helps to re-define “Disability” and helps to create “resilience”. Kim Karwal, Rural Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Coordinator. Easterseals. Iowa. Assistive Technology Program . What is Assistive Technology . Assistive Technology is defined as any piece of equipment, product system, or service used to increase, maintain, and/or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities or limitations (ATIA, 2017). . Zach . Eltzroth. , . MBA. Adaptive Enterprises LLC. AgrAbility Webinar Series. Thursday. , . December 15. 3:00 p.m. . ET. Audio available through computer or phone.. Check sound via . Audio menu at top left.