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OTs work in collaboration with individuals to promote success in the workplace by improving the fit between the individuals, environment, and job tasks, along with their interaction with AT (AOTA, 2020). OTs work on ergonomics, accessibility, and workplace health in order to aid individuals in successfully returning to work after illness or injury (AOTA, 2020).

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OTs have a focus on fitting assistive technology (AT) to children in order to promote participation in activities or occupations they find meaningful (AOTA, 2015). AT selection in the children and youth population adheres to individuals developmental, educational, injury related, and emotional-behavioral needs (AOTA, 2015).

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In regards to AT and productive aging, OTs focus on all aspects of aging (AOTA, 2020). This includes, but is not limited to, the prevention of falls, chronic conditions, dementia, home modifications, and community mobility and driving (AOTA, 2020). OTs possess the clinical expertise and knowledge needed to make recommendations for appropriate AT to promote increased function in areas to productively age (AOTA, 2015). OTs focus on improved functional performance while promoting independence and safety (AOTA, 2020).

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OTs provide treatment of mental health across all populations and interventions (AOTA, 2020). With a focus on function, OTs can utilize AT to promote increased independence (AOTA, 2020). With an adherence to the collaborative process with individuals, OTs help to foster hope, increase motivation, and provide empowerment (AOTA, 2015). OTs can provide aid for individuals to locate and utilize a number of supportive resources.

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Slant boards are an effective and low-tech piece of equipment utilized to help assist children with their handwriting and posture.

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As Individuals recover from injury or illness, or deal with a disability, OTs ensure that they can function in all of their environments (AOTA, 2020). OTs work with a number of populations, assisting in the fitting of AT needed for increased function and independence. This may include home modifications and identifying effective AT. Populations in this areas may include clients with dementia, stroke, and developmental and intellectual disabilities (AOTA, 2020).

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With the use of AT, OTs can assist individuals in managing or preventing chronic diseases (AOTA, 2020).

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OTs have the role in promoting occupational justice and empowerment of clients through seeking and obtaining resources, such as AT (OTPF 3, 2014). In regard to research, OTs utilize scientific and evidence based interventions to best promote client function (AOTA, 2020).

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Grab bars are a useful AT that promotes safety, while promoting independence and productive aging

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1. Conferences
2. Letters of medical necessity
3. AOTA membership
4. Journal subscriptions
5. Legislation

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1. Journal
2. Arts and crafts
3. Board games
4. Calendar to manage schedule
5. Earbuds to cancel out noise
6. Notepad

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1. Comode
2. Colored tape for dressers
3. Medication organizer
4. Sock-aid
5. Mouth stick
6. MySelf Belt

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1. Slant boards
2. Pencil grips
3. Raised line paper
4. Post-it notes
5. Changes in lighting

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1. Shower grab bar
2. Walker
3. Reacher
4. Edge protectors
5. Shower chair
6. Adaptive utensils
7. Built-up grips

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1. List of meals for the week
2. Orthoses
3. Cushions
4. Chair with headrest
5. Kinesiology tape
6. Shoe cushion inserts

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1. Wheelchair ramp
2. Extended door handle
3. Screen clips
4. Transition work programs
5. Magnifier
6. Ergonomic office chair (height adjusters, head rest, feet recliner)
7. Paper holders

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Listed below are a number of apps geared towards mental health

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1. E-readers
2. Touch screen devices
3. Computerized testing
4. Text-to-speech
5. Word processors
6. Rewordify

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1. Hearing aides
2. Lifting powered wheel chair (Video below)
3. Push to start cars
4. Alerting devices
5. Speech to text devices (Dragon Program)

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1. Telehealth
2. Mental health apps
3. Sleep monitoring devices
4. Locating support systems (support groups, chatrooms, blogs) through the internet
5. Virtual reality treatment
6. Noise cancelling headphones

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1. Standing powered wheel chair
2. GPS system
3. Pagers with reminder features
4. Digital voice recorders
5. Speech recognition software
6. Robotic orthosis
7. BIGmack device
8. Trackball mouse
9. Head sensors on wheelchair

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1. Blood glucose monitor
2. Heart rate monitor
3. Fitbit (R)
4. Whoop(R) fitness tracker
5. Physical agent modalities

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E-readers provide children access to books and text with the ability to increase or dim lighting, increase font size, and includes text to speech.

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1. Ergonomic keyboard
2. Microphone headset
3. Screen reader (JAWS)
4. Motion sensor doors
5. Touch screen computer

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https://youtu.be/ygOrWu11R8M

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Webinar Presentation from Lynn Gitlow, PhD, OTR/L, ATP 

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Webinar Presentation from Lynn Gitlow, PhD, OTR/L, ATP 

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The webinar listed below presents effective strategies to improve the relationship between individuals with serious mental illness and technology

https://mainecite.org/training/webinar-everyday-assistive-technology-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness-refresh/

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1. Email
2. Webinars
3. Online databases
4. Youtube videos
5. Podcasts

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTZ84rzqtkg

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https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf

https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Secure/Publications/OTP/2018/OTP-Volume-23-Issue-14-assistive-technology.pdf

References

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). (2015). Occupational therapy's role with children and youth. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/Children%20and%20Youth%20fact%20sheet.pdf

E reader image retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/useofereadersintheclassroom/home/what-are-e-readers

Slant board image retrieved from https://www.kaydansensory.com/qc/writiing-painting-coloring/878-better-board-slant-boards.html

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http://www.ist.hawaii.edu/training/tech/07_types2.php

https://www.elderly.gov.hk/english/healthy_ageing/selfcare/assistivedevices.html

References

AOTA. (2015). The role of occupational therapy in providing assistive technology devices and services. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/RDP/Facts/AT-fact-sheet.pdf

AOTA. (2020). Productive aging. retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/PA.aspx

Grab bar image retrieved from https://dyingandgrief.com/all-about-grab-bars-and-hand-rails-for-safety

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https://www.psycom.net/25-best-mental-health-apps

References

AOTA. (2015). Occupational therapy's role in mental health recovery. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/MH/mental-health-recovery.aspx

AOTA. (2020). Mental health. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/MH.aspx

Gitlow, L. (2020). Everyday technology interventions for people with serious mental illness [Webinar]. Ithaca College https://mainecite.org/training/webinar-everyday-assistive-technology-for-people-with-serious-mental-illness-refresh/

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http://www.vaat.pitt.edu/index.php/device-review/ecd-category/77-electronic-cognitive-device#:~:text=Electronic%20Cognitive%20Device%20(ECD)%20denotes,ADLs)%20and%20higher%2Dlevel%20instrumental

https://guides.library.illinois.edu/c.php?g=533633&p=3651132

https://www.rehab-store.com/c-occupational-therapy.html

References

AOTA. (2020). Rehabilitation, disability, and participation. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/RDP.aspx

Columbia ROAM Lab. (2019). Wearable Robotic Hand Orthosis [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTZ84rzqtkg

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https://now.aapmr.org/therapeutic-modalities/#:~:text=Physical%20Modalities%20are%20physical%20agents,electricity%2C%20mechanical%20forces%20and%20light.

References

AOTA. (2020). Health and wellness. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/HW.aspx

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https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-08-21-using-assistive-technology-in-the-workplace

References

AOTA. (2020). Work and industry. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/WI.aspx

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https://www.myotspot.com/occupational-therapy-podcasts/

https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update.aspx

References
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2014). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (3rd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(Suppl. 1), S1-S48.

AOTA. (2020). Evidence based practice. Retrieved from https://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Professionals/EBP.aspx