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Assistive Technology and Aging:
Tools For Life
Sonya Van Horn, M.S., ATPRegional Assistive Technology Consultant
NC Assistive Technology Program
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NC Assistive Technology Program
Services Provided: Advocacy Consultation Equipment Demonstration Education and Training Equipment Loan Information and Referral Program Development Technical Assistance Technical Services
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Eligibility NCATP provides services to individuals of all ages, all disabilities, their families and service providers.
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What is Assistive Technology? Any device that allows an individual to live more
independently, improve productivity and enhance their quality of life.
Designed to help individuals compensate for physical changes related to aging such as vision loss, hearing difficulties, decreased flexibility and agility, memory loss, etc.
Assistive Technologies often remove barriers to life’s problems, and mean the difference between dependence and independence, between living at home or not.
Currently over 60,000 products on the market.
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Hi!
Assistive Technology is anything that makes it easier to…
Get Around
Control your World
Write
Learn
Remember
Read
Live Independently
Play
Communicate
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Technology = Tools = Power
Extend physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities
Work more efficiently, increase productivity
Extend communication abilities
Increase options
Assistive Technology empowers people to:
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Who Uses Assistive Technology?
All of us
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Who Uses Assistive Technology?
Individuals with sensory needs
Individuals with motor needs
Individuals with cognitive problems
Individuals with speech and language problems
Hello
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Functional Benefits ofAssistive Technology
Helps individuals become more independent or maintain a level of independence in all phases of their lives.
Enables individuals to enjoy learning, living, working and playing more fully.
Redefines what is possible with a wide range of cognitive, sensory, and physical disabilities.
Provides creative solutions that assist individuals as they go about their day to day activities.
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Functional Benefits ofAssistive Technology
Decreases environmental barriers.Decreases frustration. Increases self esteem. Increases safety. Increases communication and
understanding. Increases choice making.
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Vision Issues
Products that Magnify Provide voice/sound output Provide contrast Reduce glare Provide enlarged text or numbers Provide tactile markers
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Vision Issues
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Vision Issues
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Vision Issues
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Hearing Issues
Products that provide Volume control Signaling/alerting Visual display Vibrating products RELAY Service TEDP Program
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Hearing Issues
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Getting Around
CanesWalkersWheelchairs ScootersBarrier free liftsBath liftsVan lifts
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Getting Around
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Getting Around
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Personal Care
Routine activities that are performed every day
DressingClothingGroomingBathroom
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Personal CareDressing Aids
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Personal CareDressing
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Personal CareClothing
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Personal CareGrooming
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Personal CareBathing
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Meal Time
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Meal Time
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Medication Management
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Memory & Attention
Products that provide Reminders Visual, auditory or tactile alerts
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Products that Empower individuals to perform activities of
daily life independently
Every Day Gadgets & Gizmos
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Every Day Gadgets & Gizmos
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Home Safety
Universal DesignAccessibilityAccessible Route
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Home Safety
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Home Safety
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Home Safety
Replace conventional doorhinges with offset hinges.These hinges can addabout 1.5 to 2 inches to thewidth of the doorway. Willallow wider access formobility.
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Environmental Control
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Environmental Control
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Communication
Products that Provide a voice for someone who cannot
speak Empower users to communicate needs,
wants, feelings and to connect with others May be low tech or high tech Writing Telephone
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CommunicationSpeech
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CommunicationSpeech
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CommunicationWriting
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CommunicationTelephones
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Computer Use
Products that Make computers easier to use Make computer screens easier to see
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Computer Access
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Computer Access
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Recreation Gardening Bowling Cycles Exercisers Fishing & Hunting Games Golf Pool Lifts Reading Hobbies Travel Water Sports Wheelchairs &
Beach Access
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Recreation
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Recreation
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Questions?
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Types of Assistive Technology
Visual and Hearing Aids Switch Access Recreation Mobility Job Accommodation Environmental Control Computer Access Augmentative Communication Aids for Daily Living
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Vendors North Coast Medical Allimed Maddak Adaptivation Tash Dragonfly Toy Co. Enabling Devices MaxiAids AbleNet Adaptive Clothing Specially For You
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Assistive Technology Resources
NCATPPartnerships for Assistive TechnologyGenerations-TadpoleVendors
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Switch Access
Switches are input devices that can turn on and off other equipment. Switches come in a variety of shapes and sizes according to usage.
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Job Accommodation
Job accommodation involves evaluating the work environment of a person who needs assistive technology. The addition and integration of appropriate assistive technology into the work environment may increase productivity and independence. Any or all categories of assistive technology may be considered for job accommodation.
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Use creativity to adapt commonly used items, such as
-light switches
-gardening tools
-door knobs
-grooming aids
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Add a side wooden handle to any long handled tool, such as a hoe, broom, or rake to adapt it for single-handed usage.
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Create a light switch extension for limited range of motion.
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Make a lever door handle for increased gripping area.
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Create an extension handle on any tool, such as thisduster. The handle may be covered with hot water pipeinsulation for comfort and for better griping.
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Assistive Technology Modifications
Add an easy to no-grip handle to hand garden tools
with a strap of Velcro over hot water pipe insulation.
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Choosing the RightAssistive Technology
User characteristics-age
-roles (what are the user’s responsibilities, occupation)
-physical/mental abilities
-motivation/interest
-learning style
-prior experience with AT
-goals (what does the user want to do)
-skills
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Choosing the RightAssistive Technology
User activities-types of activities
-how often
-how much effort
-needed skills
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Choosing the RightAssistive Technology
User environment-where, when
-necessary space
-assistance with set up or access
-training
-others involved
-routine changes
-acceptable changes
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Choosing the RightAssistive Technology
Assistive device capabilities-appropriateness-costs-maintenance/repair-modifiable-transportable-accessible-upgradeable-other choices-trial period
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Choosing the RightAssistive Technology
Important: be person-centered. Involve the person who will be using the adaptive device and/or the primary caregiver and allow the person to make choices. Shop around and try the device before buying it.