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Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (The American Occupational Therapy Association, 2019).

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Role of OT in providing Assistive Technology 

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Role of OT in providing Assistive Technology 

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https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/assistive-technology.aspx

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https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/telehealth.aspx

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https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/WI/Facts/ergonomics.pdf

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https://www.medicalhomeportal.org/issue/writing-letters-of-medical-necessity

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Cook, A.M. & Polgar, J.M. (2015). Assistive technologies: principles and practice (4th edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.

TEDx Talks. (2017, November 28). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFkhFxJZvho.

The American Occupational Therapy Association . (2019). The role of occupational therapy in providing assistive technology devices and services. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP/assistive-technology.aspx.

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The Puffin is a mouth-operated input device that connects to computers and mobile devices to give individuals with disabilities better opportunities to live more independent lives. While operating the device right-click is the hover and the left click is the bite.

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The Ted RMD gives individuals with a diagnosis or paraplegia or other mobility impairments, the ability to independently and safely sit, stand, and navigate their environment that were once unreachable.

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This is a portable sling that is easy to use and aids in transferring individuals in and out of chairs at home or even from an airplane seat.

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The auto access seat rotates ninety degrees, extends from the vehicle, and then lowers to a convenient height making it easy for an individual to enter and exit the vehicle.

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Softwheel is a wheel that can go on a standard wheelchair. The Softwheel suspension system absorbs shock and vibrations from the terrain, making wheelchair mobility more comfortable and reducing the risk of back and neck pain.

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Importance of Selecting the Right Assistive Device for Each Client

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Importance of Selecting the Right Assistive Device for Each Client

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"With the right technology we can have world where people are not bound by their disabilities" (TEDx Talks, 2017)
"With the right technology we will have a world where I can't becomes I can" (TEDx Talks, 2017)

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Disability Technology  | Jeff Paradee | TEDxLSSC

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The HAAT model helps ensure the client receives the device that is most appropriate for their unique needs and goals.

he HAAT model is a complete framework that helps a clinician understand the client, activity, and context for successful assistive technology selection and design. The HAAT model is made of four different components which include the human, the activity, assistive technology, and the context. Under the HAAT model, successful selection of assistive technology considers the human’s physical function, cognitive abilities, and emotional attitudinal factors. The client’s activity goal should be clearly defined, the activities frequency and duration, and the context  should be addressed before a device is selected.(Cook & Polgar, 2015).  By closely examining each of the four different components in the HAAT model, the client will receive the most appropriate device that will increase the client’s independence in their desired activities (Cook & Polgar, 2015).

Cook, A.M. & Polgar, J.M. (2015). Assistive technologies: principles and practice (4th edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.

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High-tech devices are more complex to use; frequently are electrically powered or feature electronics; have multiple functions, including functions that are defined by the user; are more difficult to acquire; and are more expensive (Cook & Polgar, 2015).

Examples of High Technology:

Power wheelchairs

robotic devices

augmentative communication devices

keyboard alternatives

screen magnifiers

Cook, A.M. & Polgar, J.M. (2015). Assistive technologies: principles and practice (4th edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.

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Low-tech devices are simple to operate and construct, often are manually driven, are easy to acquire, and are low cost (Cook & Polgar, 2015).

Examples of Low Technology:

mouth-sticks

adapted utensils

sock aids

reacher

grab bars

shower seats

magnifiers

level handles