This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device.

Participants will be introduced to Guided Hands, a device designed to support individuals with limited hand mobility in performing tasks such as writing, drawing and using touchscreens. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial Guided Hands, allowing participants to experience its functionality and adaptability firsthand.

This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device.

This session will provide a look at switch-access technology, a vital tool for individuals with mobility limitations to access and control devices such as computers/tablets, phones, etc. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial various switches, allowing participants to experience their functionality and adaptability firsthand.

This education series explores how assistive technology empowers individuals to control their surroundings, enhancing independence and quality of life. This series will cover devices, troubleshooting, introduction to user training and funding options to ensure effective use of the highlighted device.

This session will explore low-tech assistive technology – simple yet effective tools that support individuals with daily activities. Participants will learn about a variety of options as well as touching on the  benefits, implementation and funding options. The session will include a hands-on opportunity to trial various low-tech options, allowing participants to experience their functionality and adaptability firsthand.

When: Tuesday, November 18 from 2-2:45 p.m. Where: In person at Sheltering Arms Institute’s Main Campus (2000 Wilkes Ridge Dr. Henrico, VA 23233) or virtually via Microsoft Teams   Learning Objectives: What to expect from my physical therapy insurance benefits Tips to boost the effectiveness of your physical therapy sessions How to stretch physical therapy […]