Assistive Technology in Occupational Therapy
UMMC Occupational Therapy
Department
Virtual Simulation-Module 6
Occupational Therapy & Assistive Technology
4 hours
After reviewing this module, please complete the corresponding section in the
Virtual Observation Reflection packet.
Review
Assistive Technology
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Watch
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OT TED Talk:
http://www.otcentennial.org/video/accessible-design-occupational-
therapist-give-ted-talk
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Complete Assignment
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Write a two-page (double spaced) review Sheena’s case and the Ted Talk. What
do you think about using adaptive equipment? Is this an area of OT that interests
you?
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Find two apps on your phone, one that could give you medication reminders and
one that could be used by someone who has a visual impairment.
References
Cohen, H. (2016, November).
Accessible fart machines and hand-less video
game controllers
[Video]. TED Conferences. Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=-
We84cxubCY&feature=emb_title
Larson, B. (2012, June 1).
Assistive technology and OT
[Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anhesZIzqFM
Goodrich, B., & Garza, E. (2015)
Providing assistive technology devices and
services
[Fact Sheet]. American Occupational Therapy Association
Delve into the world of assistive technology within the occupational therapy domain through a virtual simulation module, video case studies, and a TED Talk. Reflect on Sheena's case, the impact of adaptive equipment, and your interest in this OT area. Discover apps for medication reminders and visual impairment support. Explore resources and expert opinions on the topic.
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UMMC Occupational Therapy Department Virtual Simulation-Module 6 Occupational Therapy & Assistive Technology 4 hours After reviewing this module, please complete the corresponding section in the Virtual Observation Reflection packet.
Review Watch Video Case Assistive Technology in OT Read: Providing Assistive Technology Fact Sheet
Assistive Technology Watch OT TED Talk: http://www.otcentennial.org/video/accessible-design-occupational- therapist-give-ted-talk Complete Assignment Write a two-page (double spaced) review Sheena s case and the Ted Talk. What do you think about using adaptive equipment? Is this an area of OT that interests you? Find two apps on your phone, one that could give you medication reminders and one that could be used by someone who has a visual impairment.
References Cohen, H. (2016, November). Accessible fart machines and hand-less video game controllers [Video]. TED Conferences. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=- We84cxubCY&feature=emb_title Larson, B. (2012, June 1). Assistive technology and OT [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anhesZIzqFM Goodrich, B., & Garza, E. (2015) Providing assistive technology devices and services [Fact Sheet]. American Occupational Therapy Association
