AT in The Community

Overview

The AT in the community consists of two types of studies. The first study is the develop a test battery that can be used to track changes in participation and changes in AT use over time. The second study, using a prospective, repeated measure design, will explore changes in participation by people with mobility limitations using AT over a three-year period. Determining the change in the individual’s lives pre- and post- intervention with AT, may provide essential information for the selection of AT that best fits their life styles, justification for the purchase of AT for third party payment and formation of data base that can be used to advocate for social policy change in support of AT provision.

To learn more about the grant, read the abstract.

Learn more about the individuals involved in this grant: Advisory Board | Local Consultants | Project Staff

Assistive Technology Consumer Fairs

Products, Services and Entertainment for Persons with Disabilities.

NIDRR Collaboration Meeting Notes

On September 19, 2003, a collaborative meeting was held among several representatives of the NIDRR assistive technology grantees as well as representatives from Iowa and Missouri independent living centers. The meeting was coordinated by the University of Iowa Community-Based Resource Center and the Washington University/Paraquad “Assistive Technology in the Community” grant team. The purpose of the gathering was to explore opportunities for collaboration among the grantees and to attend the Assistive Technology Consumer Fair on September 20, 2003.

Independent Living Center – Focus Group

Educational Conference 2002

"AT Outcome Measurement: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Headed?"

Hosted by: Washington University School of Medicine Occupational Therapy Department and Paraquad -- Independent Living Center

OBJECTIVES

• To improve clinical knowledge of assistive technology assessment and services
• To increase awareness of legislative issues and funding sources regarding AT use
• To explore the use of AT in the workplace and throughout one's career