https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1 Examples of Low and High Tech Devices seen at the Boston Abilities Exposition (September 2019) en-us 2019-11-11 18:16:17 UTC 2024-12-02 19:16:16 UTC hello@padlet.com ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409604329 The Adapts transfer sling is a low tech piece of equipment used to transport individuals with disabilities that affect physical mobility during emergency situations. It was designed for use during airplane emergency evacuations for individuals who use wheelchairs, to ease the evacuation process, but has been generalized for use in everyday activities around the community and home as well.]]> 2019-11-11 18:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409604329 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606602 Jarfette convertible and adaptive clothing is designed for people, specifically for women, with different body types and/or limited range of motion (ROM) in their upper extremities that limit their ability to dress themselves independently (I). Jarfette is a jacket/shawl/scarf combination that can be converted between 9 different styles and has several different patterns/designs to meet individual preferences. ]]> 2019-11-11 18:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606602 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606775 The Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library is a library that provides books for individuals with visual limitations. It offers books, as well as newspapers and publications  in Braille, digital audio, and enlarged print. Access to the books in this library is free of charge to those eligible and is located at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. 

]]> 2019-11-11 18:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606775 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606985 The VivaLift! power recliner can be used for general comfort, but also has usability for improved blood circulation, massage features (in certain models) to reduce muscle pain/soreness, and the ability to lift forward and assist a person to transfer to a standing position. ]]> 2019-11-11 18:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409606985 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409607186 The TEK robotic mobilization device is intended for use with individuals experience paralysis or significant physical impairments that affect mobility. It is used to move a person from sit-to-stand and then mobilize around their environment in a standing position. This can increase the client's functional engagement with their environment and their participation in activities of daily living. ]]> 2019-11-11 18:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409607186 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409607389 This is a devices that would be installed into a person's home to enable them to be able to self-transfer from a wheelchair to a toilet, bed or bad (depending where it's installed and what is most necessary for the client). Below is a video of me trialling the device at the exposition! ]]> 2019-11-11 18:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409607389 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409651913 The adaptive beach chair by Smile MASS is used for persons with physical disabilities requiring use of a wheelchair to enable them to go to the beach and successfully mobilize on sand. ]]> 2019-11-11 19:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409651913 ddarby3 https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409656418 A cute clip from the Abilities Expo to show that appropriate AT exists for anyone that needs it, even our canine companions! ]]> 2019-11-11 19:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ddarby3/qj2szbetw2e1/wish/409656418