Assistive Technology Consultation
Personalized assessments to identify tools and devices that support daily living.
Home Safety Solutions Communication & Connectivity
Key Categories and Examples of Assistive Technology:
Mobility Aids: Devices that assist with moving around, including wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, canes, and prosthetic devices.
Vision Aids: Tools for individuals who are blind or have low vision, such as screen-reading software, magnifiers, Braille displays, talking books, and apps like Seeing AI.
Hearing Aids and Listening Devices: Tools for the deaf or hard of hearing, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, personal amplification systems, and vibrating alarm clocks.
Communication Devices: Tools that assist with speaking or writing, such as speech-generating devices, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems, and text-to-speech software.
Cognitive Assistance Tools: Technologies that aid memory and task management, including memory aids, specialized apps, and organizational tools.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Aids: Items for self-care, such as adapted utensils, button hooks, long-handled sponges, and reachers.
Computer Access Tools: Technology for using computers, including voice-activated software, specialized keyboards, key guards, and eye-gaze trackers. hearing aids, cochlear implants, personal amplification systems, and vibrating alarm clocks.
Low-Tech: Pencil grips, paper organizers, canes, walkers, and magnifiers.
High-Tech: Powered wheelchairs, smart home sensors, voice-activated computers, and advanced prosthetic limbs.
These devices can be purchased, modified, or custom-made to fit individual needs.
Advanced Solutions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) fall detection technology, monitoring systems and safety modifications.
Ongoing Support
Guidance, education, and follow-up to ensure solutions work long term.