Assistive Technology for Home and Community

Description

This course explores the intersection of assistive technology, universal design, and accessible design in enhancing independence and participation for individuals with disabilities in home and community settings. Participants will learn how thoughtful design—both structural and technological—can support safety, comfort, and functional performance. The course examines the distinctions and overlap between universal and accessible design, and highlights the evolving role of smart home technology as a tool to improve daily living. Additionally, learners will identify practical no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech solutions that can be implemented to support engagement in meaningful activities. This course is designed for occupational therapists, rehabilitation professionals, educators, and home modification specialists working across residential and community environments.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Identify how universal design for living and accessible home design intersect.
• Identify how universal design for living and accessible home design differ.
• Highlight how smart home technology can support independence and participation in meaningful activities such as self-care or communication.
• Identify no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech solutions that promote independence and engagement in meaningful home and community activities for individuals with disabilities

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:30pm

Chapter 1: Universal Design for Home and Community

6:30pm–6:40pm

Chapter 2: Accessible Design for Home and Community

6:40pm–6:50pm

Chapter 3: Smart Home Technology and No, Low and High Technology Solutions

6:50pm–6:55pm

Break

6:55pm–7:10pm

Question and Answer Session

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Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.