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Definition
Individuals have the right to receive the assistive technology appropriate for their needs to function independently and optionally through funding or government support (Home, 2020)
Low Tech:

1. Graphic organizers

2. Color coated notebooks

3. Air pods

4. Screen magnifier

5. book holder

High Tech;

1. Echo smartpen

2. Screen reading software

3. Text-to-speech software

4. Assistive listening systems

5. Ginger-proof reading system

Additional Resources:
Advocacy in action

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Definition:
Occupational therapists work with the employer to assess occupational performance needs for individuals to perform essential functions for the job. The occupational therapist will then work with the client to assess reasonable accommodations that can assist the individual in their job functions (Shamberg, 2005).

Low Tech:

1. Magnifying mouse

2. Electric desk

3. Work timer

4. workstation lighting

High Tech:

1. Hands free voice activated phone

2. Dictation software

3. brick laying robot

Additional Resources:
Computer use and mobility impairments
Reasonable Accommodations
Assistive Technology Industry Association

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Definition
Rehabilitative and assistive technology are tools used to help individuals with disabilities successfully perform occupations following an injury or illness (US Department of Health and Human Services, N.D).

Low Tech:

1.  Reacher

2.  Page turner

3.  Flashing doorbell

4.  Automatic soap dispenser

5.  Sock aid

High Tech:

1. Drive by wire

2.  Obi eating assistance

3. Brail printer

4.  Sit to stand wheelchair

5.  Independence chair

Additional Resources:
Rehabilitative and assistive technology

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Jane Velkovski: The life-changing power of assistive technologies | TED

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Definition:
Optimal health and wellbeing can be achieved by removing barriers and improving access to health services and programs available (Cook & Polgar, 2020)
Low Tech:

1. Meditation app

2. Turn over pad

3. Low vision binoculars

4. Postural support

5. Life alert

High Tech:

1. Fitness Watch

2. Calming Headband

3. Virtual reality headset

4.  Adaptive power wheelchair for football

5. Digital sole for shoes

Additional Resources:
AT to monitor activity health and wellbeing

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OT definition:
Assistive technology is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities. Individuals with mental health barriers can use assistive technology to implement structure, assist in memory and scheduling, and aid in medication management while maintaining independence (Withers, 2021).

Low Tech:

1. Breath 2 relax

2. Light therapy

3. Vibrating watch

4. Medication tracker

5. CBT Journaling

6. Stress ball

High Tech:

1. Real y-series

2. Apollo

3. Calming Headband

4.  Light and sound therapy

5. Mood tracking diary

Additional Resources:
Understanding mental illness and implications for AT

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OT Role:
Occupational therapy uses a client-centered approach to preserve the client's meaningful roles and occupations safely for adequate performance, support aging in place, and maintain participation in meaningful occupations within the community while offering services in a cost-effectively way (AOTA, N.D).

Low Tech

1. Vibrating alarm clock with flashing lights

2. Motion-sensored toilet light

3. Temperature Activated reducer

4. Robot Vacuum

5. Medical alert system

6. Timed medication dispenser

High Tech

1. Automatic stair lifter

2. Alexa smart home systems

3. Automatic door opener

4. Robotic companions

5. Eye gazing assistance

Additional Resources:

Supporting adults
Productive Aging OT's Value
Elder Care Network
Technology to support aging in place
Electronic Aids for daily living

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Smart Home Technology for Older Adults Aging in Place - Study | OT Dude Occupational Therapy

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Definition of OT:
Children have greater success when using their abilities or strengths to overcome their disabilities or challenges. Assistive technology can give young children greater success in functional participation within their occupations (Stanberry & Raskind, 2022).

Low Tech Options:

1. Answer buzzers

2. Talking Calculators

3. Tran-Quill Vibrating pencil

4. Drum set with switch

5. Electric toothbrush

High Tech Options:

1. 5 Best E-Readers for children

2. AAC devices

3. Kids schedule smart watch

4. Joystick wheelchair

5. Literacy support

Additional Resources:

OT's value with AAC for children with disabilities
Examples of AT for young children
A parents perspective

AT activities for ages 3-8 Pacer

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The American Occupational Therapy Association . (n.d.). Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value.

Home. Employment Resources, Inc. (2020, August 5). Retrieved July 30, 2022, from https://eri-wi.org/assistive-technology-advocacy/

Shamberg S. (2005). Occupational therapy practitioner role in the implementation of worksite accommodations [sic]. Work, 24(2), 185–194.

Stanberry, kristin, & Raskind, M. H. (2022, January 17). Assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities: An overview. Reading Rockets. Retrieved from https://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Retrieved from https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech

Withers, M. K. (2021). Assistive technology for mental health. Mylo. Retrieved from https://www.heymylo.ie/post/assistive-technology-for-mental-health