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1 Assistive Technology For Independent Living By Scott Renner

2 What is Independent Living? Control over one s life based on the choice of acceptable options that minimize reliance on others in making decisions and in performing everyday activities. McDonald. & Oxford (1995)

3 What is Independent Living? Independent Living is a lifestyle, with possibilities and limitations common to everyone. When people with disabilities can live on their own, with the same rights and responsibilities of others. Ed Robert

4 What is Independent Living? To us, independence does not mean doing things physically alone. It means being able to make Independent Decisions Judith Heumann

5 Mobility ECU PowerLink 4 Control Unit Six modes of control to define exactly how, and for how long, appliances will be turned on Modes of Control: Direct, Count, Two-Switch, Timed Seconds, Timed Minutes, and Latch $259.51

6 Mobility ECU Pilot Pro Voice commands used for portable remote control of numerous devices in multiple environments Programmable with 96 built in commands $2,100

Mobility ECU Voice IR Request help from bed at night with a pleasant remote, plug-in chime Securely open front door or garage door from bed when a care attendant arrives

heater, air-conditioner, ceiling fan, heating pad, electric blanket, fans/ionizer, and more Advanced programmable motion control of front entry, garage, & interior

7 Mobility ECU Voice IR Request help from bed at night with a pleasant remote, plug-in chime Securely open front door or garage door from bed when a care attendant arrives without giving out keys or codes Call, answer, name dial, digit dial, and more with landline phone or cell phone Stay comfortable controlling your thermostat, space heater, air-conditioner, ceiling fan, heating pad, electric blanket, fans/ionizer, and more Advanced programmable motion control of front entry, garage, & interior lighting and doors! Dim Lights when getting up in morning, going to bed, or watching TV Raise or lower your Power Adjustable Bed by voice control! Open or close windows, blinds, and drapes

8 Mobility ECU Primo! Environmental Control Unit Single system or comprehensive system that is adaptive towards users changing needs Touch screen control for appliances including TV, DVD, signal boxes (digital, satellite, & cable), telephone, curtains/blinds, bed/recline chair, intercom, doors, and more $2,700

9 Mobility X-10 Modules 3 Prong Appliance Modules Communicates between transmitters and receivers to control lights and appliances Use for 3 pronged appliances to turn on and off $70 $39

10 Mobility Beacon paired with the application Dijit Beacon turns an ios or smartphone device into a handy, easy to use remote for home entertainment systems

11 Mobility Light Switcher Extender Attaches over a switch plate with 2 screws 2 Offset Door Hinges Pushes door out of the way giving you access to the full width of the doorway frame $10.00 $18.00

12 PVI Ramps Mobility Solid Ramps Threshold Ramps Folding Ramps Multifold Side door Rear door van ramp Single fold Modular Ramps XP

13 Mobility PVI Ramps TrekAway Carriers MT 5000 Wheelchair Carrier MT 2000 Trunk Mounted Arm Lift MT 2000H Hitch Mounted Arm Lift MT 3000 Hitch Mounted Carrier with 4' Ramp

Mobility Dura Swing MK 4R On-Demand Door Operator

re-locks the door from a wireless hand held remote

unlocked) door, pause for entrance or exit, close

14 Mobility Dura Swing MK 4R On-Demand Door Operator Unlocks, power opens, holds open, power closes and re-locks the door from a wireless hand held remote Open Sesame Door Release and open a locked (or unlocked) door, pause for entrance or exit, close automatically, and then return the door to its locked position

Controller Receiver and Remote You can open and

15 Mobility Remote Control Deadbolt Lets you press a button to lock and unlock the door Mini Blind Controller Receiver and Remote You can open and close your mini blinds up to 30 feet away with the touch of a button

Mobile Lifts: Stand-Assist An outstanding aid for daily care because user is supported in upright position The lower

16 Mobility SureHands Wall-To-Wall Lift System The outreach of the arm can be adjusted to ensures an adequate lifting range If the wall is not strong enough, the lift can be fitted to a post between the floor and the ceiling SureHands Mobile Lifts: Stand-Assist An outstanding aid for daily care because user is supported in upright position The lower body remains free, so the caregiver can easily undress or dress the user Same wall lift can be used in different rooms

portable motor SureHands Ceiling Lifts: HM2500 Series Track Systems Various mounting

17 Mobility SureHands Free Standing Lift: Freedom Bridge Ideal for spaces where lifts cannot be attached to ceilings or walls Can be combined with a ceiling motor or portable motor SureHands Ceiling Lifts: HM2500 Series Track Systems Various mounting positions (ceiling, wall or free standing) Modifications can be made to home to allow continuous track

free-standing Multi- Lift Either a fixed or removable lift Shipped as a seat

18 Mobility Hoyer Lift Enables users to move to and from wheelchair Shower, bathroom, or bed Hydraulic, mechanical powered Ceiling-mounted or free-standing Multi- Lift Either a fixed or removable lift Shipped as a seat mount Unit s control system is controlled by 2 buttons, and includes a rechargeable battery pack

19 Mobility The Shower Buddy Ergonomic shower transfer system that alleviates lifting and unnecessary transferring allowing you to use maximum bathroom space Can also wheel over a toilet

Mobility Pivoting Bath Benches Swivels to

Non-slip seat surface with built-in drainage

20 Mobility Pivoting Bath Benches Swivels to accommodate transfers from a wheelchair Seat slides length of bench making the bath transfer easier Adjustable Shower Chair Non-slip seat surface with built-in drainage Rubber feet provide extra grip and protection for your tub $207

Roll in Shower Chair Roll up chair is a waterproof chair that allows

21 Mobility Toilet Safety Arm Support Safe grab bar alternative that gives you convenient place to hold as you sit on or rise from the toilet PVC Roll in Shower Chair Roll up chair is a waterproof chair that allows users to shower without having to transfer back and forth from chair to chair $35

Mobility Voice Activated Telephone Dialer Calls up to 45 phone numbers if you simply say the name or the number of the person to whom you wish to speak

22 Mobility Voice Activated Telephone Dialer Calls up to 45 phone numbers if you simply say the name or the number of the person to whom you wish to speak Train the unit by speaking the name and entering the corresponding number on your telephone keypad Call a number not stored by simply dialing the number as usual

23 Mobility Automatic Page Turner Allows a user with limited dexterity to read books without having to turn the pages

24 Mobility Dressing Stick with Shoe Horn Long Reach Shoe Horn Clip and Pull Pants Clip Terrycloth Sock Aid Button Hook Leg Lifter

25 Mobility SmartNav 4 AT & the Tracker Pro Hands free mouse alternative that allows control of the computer by natural head movements $ $892.76

Mobility Alternative Keyboards Featuring

Balls Movable balls on top of a base that

26 Mobility Alternative Keyboards Featuring larger- or smaller-thanstandard keys or keyboards, alternative key configurations, and keyboards for use with one hand Track Balls Movable balls on top of a base that can be used to move the cursor on screen $35.00 $79.99 $48.00

Sensory MediPendant Personal medical alert device that provides professional assistance at the touch of a button FIRST fully-monitored medical alarm (or medical alert) device that enables you to

27 Sensory MediPendant Personal medical alert device that provides professional assistance at the touch of a button FIRST fully-monitored medical alarm (or medical alert) device that enables you to speak and listen directly through the pendant Simply press the button and communicate with an EMT-certified operator directly through the pendant Operators are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sensory Weather Alert System Receives weather bulletins, warnings and forecasts Receives emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods,

28 Sensory Weather Alert System Receives weather bulletins, warnings and forecasts Receives emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings, etc. Alerts with loud tone, LED light, and LCD display message AC power with battery backup Vibrator extra alerting capability

29 Sensory Trine TR34 Wireless Doorbell Strobe Chime Alerts the user when someone is at the door by an unique combination of pulsing light and pleasant adjustable volume chime Simply install the battery into the push button, plug the receiver into a convenient wall outlet and it is ready for use

30 Sensory Wireless Doorbell Signaler Doorbell signaler that requires no wires and can be installed in seconds. Selectable number of flashes Sends signal to remote receivers Built-in outlet to flash your attached lamp Different flash codes for front or rear door Built-in chime for hearing members of the family

alarm monitor Flashes a connected lamp with a built in lamp flasher for notifications

31 Hearing Impaired Clarity AL 10 Clarity AL 11 Sensors monitor door bell, knocks, babies or young kids Alarm clock with vibrating alert features Security light, motion detector, alarm monitor Flashes a connected lamp with a built in lamp flasher for notifications Distinct flashing patterns and backlit icons to help distinguish between events $ $79.95

32 Hearing Impaired Doorbell by Alertmaster Extra doorbell that signals a bright light to flash when someone presses the doorbell Easily alerts the hearing impaired occupant that there is a visitor or delivery $39

Hearing Impaired The Smarter FM Amplifier Personal FM system that is designed to mix and broadcast a speaker's voice PLUS an audio program, simultaneously, in one room to the listener's

33 Hearing Impaired The Smarter FM Amplifier Personal FM system that is designed to mix and broadcast a speaker's voice PLUS an audio program, simultaneously, in one room to the listener's personal receiver Provides hearing assistance when background noise or distance from the source makes listening difficult Ideal for small groups, classrooms, employee training and consultation. $669

34 Hearing Impaired Pocket Talker Amplifier Control the level of amplification Great for a one on one conversations Amplify a teachers lecture in a large classroom $5.95

Phone Amplifier Amplifies the caller's voice Can be paired

35 Hearing Impaired Beetle XTRA Bluetooth Mono Headset Increase in speech clarity and comprehension for the user HA HA Cell Phone Amplifier Amplifies the caller's voice Can be paired with BLUETOOTH cell phones, audio devices and computers $5.95

36 Hearing Impaired Ultra Tec CapTel Phones Works like standard phone but displays every word the caller says throughout conversation Captions appear nearly simultaneously $99

Hearing Impaired Big Button Loud and Flashing Amplified Telephone Incoming voice amplification of 40 db Tone control to hear clear Speaker phone with 90 db of amplification

37 Hearing Impaired Big Button Loud and Flashing Amplified Telephone Incoming voice amplification of 40 db Tone control to hear clear Speaker phone with 90 db of amplification Flashing light helps catch your attention when the phone rings Large, back lit LCD screen displays callers' names and numbers (with caller ID) Hearing aid compatible $89.95

Hearing Impaired Ntouch VP by Sorenson Hearing-impaired client calls into the service, requests an interpreter & signs messages to interpreter using video technology Interpreter speaks to

38 Hearing Impaired Ntouch VP by Sorenson Hearing-impaired client calls into the service, requests an interpreter & signs messages to interpreter using video technology Interpreter speaks to hearing person on phone & translates the hearing person's response into sign language Deaf SignMail Installation & technical support free when you choose Sorenson as default VRS provider.

numbers Clarity Amplified Phone with Tall Back Large,

39 Vision Clarity Picture Care Phone Amplified phone allows you to store photos of up to 10 people along with their numbers Clarity Amplified Phone with Tall Back Large, braille buttons Speaks the numbers that you dial $44.99 $92.99

40 Vision Braille Labeler Label items around your house, office, bedroom, refrigerator, or virtually anywhere Allows user to be able to identify what items are and where items are

for privacy Curve Talking Clock Easy to set alarm

41 Vision Colorino Color Identifier Announces over 150 different color shades 3 volume settings Earphone jack for privacy Curve Talking Clock Easy to set alarm Hourly time announcement Adjustable volume control $ $10.95

Automatically announces the body temperature when the

42 Vision Talking Calculator Simple arithmetic calculator with speech output Voices number entries Talking Fever Thermometer Automatically announces the body temperature when the measurement is done Memory recall of last measured temperature $16 $29.99

stores 30 memos up to a minute long Each memo given a name

43 Vision Talking Watch Built in speaker that announces the time and date with the press of a button TapMemo Memo Pad stores 30 memos up to a minute long Each memo given a name to call upon Stores 60 contacts in phone book Alarm clock $75 $159.20

Vision Talking Thermostat Digital thermostat with

temperature setting and programming instructions

of cash at the end of a transaction Verify and count

44 Vision Talking Thermostat Digital thermostat with audio playback of day, time, indoor temperature, temperature setting and programming instructions Franklin Talking Bill Reader Tender the right amount of cash at the end of a transaction Verify and count any change received Sort or count dollars bills any time $159 $289

item Talking RX Tells consumers exactly how many pills to take, when to take them, and what for

45 Vision Key Finder When the key fobs or items attached to the receivers are misplaced, pressing the corresponding button on the transmitter causes the receiver to beep, enabling the user to locate the item Talking RX Tells consumers exactly how many pills to take, when to take them, and what for Consumer s doctor or pharmacist can record the prescription information right into the talking Rx $39.95 $24.19

46 Vision Miniguide Ultrasonic object detector. Detects objects up to 8 meters away. Vibrates with greater intensity as approaching objects. ch?v=jpoyyotknmc $369

shuts itself off when the can is open Automatic Jar Opener Easily fits over lid, the

47 Activities of Daily Living Handy Opener: Can Opener For individuals with upper extremity disabilities Once the lid is pierced, the opener moves around the lid and shuts itself off when the can is open Automatic Jar Opener Easily fits over lid, the button is pressed and its does the hard work Designed to open virtually all jar shapes and sizes

closed Talking Measuring Jug Jug announces the measurements in either ounces and

48 Activities of Daily Living Talking Microwave Talks to user and tells them how to set the cook time and power level Tells user when the door is open and when it is closed Talking Measuring Jug Jug announces the measurements in either ounces and pints or in liters and millimeters Can measure both liquid and solid measurements

49 Activities of Daily Living Swedish Cutting Board Vise and spikes hold fruits and vegetables, jars or bowls. Long Handled Comb and Brush Contoured handles are ideal for people with limited reach. Comfortable non-slip rubber handle.

50 Activities of Daily Living Boil Alert Alerts consumer when liquid starts to boil Useful for individuals with difficulty concentrating on one task at a time Rattles when water boils $2.95

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52 Mobility Controls to assist in Mobility /watch?v=jrja7glziba

53 Resources IndependentLiving.com EnableMart.com SureHands.com EnablingDevices.com BroadenedHorizons.com iltsource.com GriffinTechnology.com QuadAdapt.com AdaptiveTR.com AbleNetInc.com AbleData.com MedicalAlerts5.info ClarityProducts.com

What assistive technology is available that could help my child to be more independent?

What assistive technology is available that could help my child to be more independent? There are several items that can help children be more independent from being able to wake themselves up in the morning