Rocket Scientist Not Required. Strengthening Your Service Delivery by Offering Assistive Technology

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1 Rocket Scientist Not Required Strengthening Your Service Delivery by Offering Assistive Technology

2 So What Is Assistive Technology? An item or a piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of life, including at school, at work, at home and in the community. For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible! -IBM Training Manual 1991

3 Where Did We Start!

4 Where We Are Now!

5 We Didn t Get There Over Night! I have no special talent.. Success of This Project Based on. 1) The Support of Management 2) Technical Assist from Georgia Tech Working hard at something you don t enjoy is called STRESS. Working hard at something you do enjoy is called PASSION!

6 Being a Low Tech Girl. Living in a High Tech World Not Just Bath Benches and Adaptive Utensils Must be willing to step out of your comfort zone!

7 Finding the High Tech Support You Need Finding High Tech Support Where to Start IT Department Look For Computer Savvy Staff You Already Have!

Ongoing Key Players Georgia Tech http://www.resnaprojects.

8 Ongoing Key Players Georgia Tech statewidecontacts.html Center for Independent Living FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) Georgia s Equipment Reuse Program. Has been very popular within our Provider Network

9 Changed the Way We Serve People More Than Just Assessing For Impairment & Need

10 HCBS Material Aid Project Able to use Title IIIB Dollars to purchase Assistive Technology along with some of our states general fund allocations Partnering With Home Health Agency for In-Home Assessments

11 Doing A Better Job Serving Everyone Under 60 and Over 60!

12 Look for Experts in Your Community to Build Partnerships and Strengthen Your Program Alzheimer s Association Center for Independent Living Brain Injury Association Association for Blind / Low Vision Vocational Rehabilitation Easter Seals Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Home Health that Specializes in Therapies Rehabilitation Hospitals

13 Partnering with Schools Local Community College / Career Academy Assistive Technology Conferences through School System Local School System

14 AT 101! Switches Communication (Augmented and Assisted Communication) Eye Gaze Technology - Dinovox Apps Now Take the Place of Communication Boards Brain Wave Technology Automatic Feeding Devices Cars that Drive Themselves

15 Popular Items Simple Tool Kit Personal Amplifier - $130 Adaptive Eating - $40 Lift Spoon - $200 Medication Dispenser - $150 Dementia Solutions - $100 Belkin Wemo Switch - $40 Echo - $200 Drop Cam - $150 Motion Alarm - $80 Transfer Bench - $65 Bidet - $60 Incontinent Pads / Washable Briefs $50 Kids Weighted Blanket $20 Magnifiers - $50 Color Reader - $100 No Contract Phone - $70 Interactive Pet - $100 Meal Prep - $100 IPad - $400 Furniture - $400 $2,500

16 Add these Items to Build a Lab for Under $10,000 Tub Lift other Bathing and Dressing- $1000 Kids Sensory Area - $1000 Orcam Glasses for Visually Impaired $2,500 Robot $2,500

17 Ways to Fund Your Lab Year End Allocations Vendors Sponsorships Fundraising

18 Challenges.. Staffing Peer Support Finding Funding For People Needing AT Moving Forward Division of Aging Services Tool Kits for other AAA s 4 Dept. of Community Health Grants ($10,000 each)

19 Popular Websites Virtual Tour Contact Information Peggy Luukkonen, ADRC Program Manager Coastal Georgia AAA

23 Automobile Accessories. All under $30.00 Swivel Seat Easy Reach Seat Belt Extender Handy Bar Car Caddie

24 Assistive Technology - Bathing Rotating Bathing stool $45.00 Bath Bench $40.00 Transfer Bench $ $100 No Contract Help Alarm $70.00 Rotating Transfer Bench $ Electric Bath Lifts $600-$800 Bath Tub Safety Rail $30-$50 Long Reach Comfort Wipe $10 Long Handled Sponge $12.00 Hand Held Shower Handle with converter $20 Security Safety Pole $ Safety Rail $40.49 Walmart Bidet Attachment for Toilet simple kits $30- $40

25 Eating Solutions Non Slip Mats Stabilize and prevent spills Adult Aprons Adaptive Plates, Guards, and Bowls, and Utensils Weighted Utensils: Great for people with limited hand control or tremors

28 Home Safety

Homemaking / Cleaning Roomba 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Black Model: 650..(Reg. $399.

. Adapt technology navigates and adapts to your home.

29 Homemaking / Cleaning Roomba 650 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Black Model: 650..(Reg. $399.99) Can find cheaper on Amazon Robotic vacuum cleaner for carpets and hard floors Roomba automatically adjusts to all floor types, including carpet, tile, hardwood and laminate.. Adapt technology navigates and adapts to your home. Monitoring the space more than 60 times per second, Roomba adjusts to different flooring types, follows walls, and identifies and avoids tassels, cords, stairs and other drop-offs. Here are some other features 3-stage bagless cleaning system. Agitates, brushes and suctions floors clean. 3.6" low profile cleans under furniture, beds and kickboards. Virtual Wall technology: Emits an infrared beam, limiting Roomba to where you want it. Automatic features make life easier for you: Roomba automatically returns to its Home Base to dock and recharge when needed. Conveniently schedule up to 7 times per week, or just press CLEAN on the robot. Cleans harder just where you need it: Using an acoustic sensor, Roomba identifies your dirtiest areas and gives them extra attention. Clog-resistant design for more efficient suction REACHERS and Grabbers A Reacher /Grabber tool is extra handy for people with disabilities, back or leg disorders, or others with difficulty reaching or grabbing things from high and low places. A Reacher can also be used for cleaning around the house. This involves taking the Reacher /Grabber tool and scouring the entire house for things on the ground. You can grab items, collect them in a bag and then sort it all out later. Some people also use their Reacher/Grabber tool to clean things that might be out of reach, like the bath tub edges, behind the toilet, and windows that are out of reach. In a pinch you can also will use a Reacher /Grabber tool with a wet paper towel to scrub a spot off the floor too. There are many types of reacher grabbers, such as aluminum reachers, the ez reacher grabbers, ergonomic reacher grabber tools, folding reacher grabbers, and many others. go to : reachergrabber.com/index.html for more ideas and reviews. Long Handled Dusters and Dustpans..also great ideas to help someone who has difficulty with reaching over and up!

30 Solutions for Incontinence / Toileting Aids Purchasing disposable incontinent supplies from mail order companies may be cheaper for you. Consultants can help you find the right size to prevent leakage (sometimes too big or too small can cause leaks). Google Incontinent supplies and you will find many companies that will send samples of products right to your door or offer coupons and discounts to help with the cost. Washable Bed Pads Washable Incontinent Panties for men and women Men s Spill proof Urinal Female Urinal Personal Bidet Under $70 Comfort Wipe Toilet Tissue Aid Self Wipe Toilet Paper Aid Freedom Wand Bottom Buddy

AT Solutions Cooking /Meal Preparation Low Vision Cooking timer Automatic Bottle Opener Universal opener: Easily Open Box Tops, Pull Tabs,

Enjoy Safe, Easy Food Chopping with One Arm Cutting Board that holds food in place while you cut For Safe, Efficient Cooking without an Open

Installs in less then 10 minutes and requires no tools or professional skill.

Talking microwave oven ($350) Other Safety Devices: Discount and hardware stores carry a variety of automatic shut-off appliances such as

A device called the Stove Power Controller, for example, is equipped with an alarm for use with conventional electric stoves and is helpful

The Electra Link is another device which can adapt small appliances such as frying pans, toaster ovens and electric kettles.

31 AT Solutions Cooking /Meal Preparation Low Vision Cooking timer Automatic Bottle Opener Universal opener: Easily Open Box Tops, Pull Tabs, Bottle Caps, etc. Enjoy Safe, Easy Food Chopping with One Arm Cutting Board that holds food in place while you cut For Safe, Efficient Cooking without an Open Flame $ FireAvert Here s an effective way to protect your home from stove fires. Installs in less then 10 minutes and requires no tools or professional skill. FireAvert will automatically cut power to your stove off when your smoke alarm sounds from food left unattended. Talking microwave oven ($350) Other Safety Devices: Discount and hardware stores carry a variety of automatic shut-off appliances such as coffee makers and irons which can function similarly. Various adaptive items are available to add this feature to standard appliances. A device called the Stove Power Controller, for example, is equipped with an alarm for use with conventional electric stoves and is helpful for individuals who are forgetful. The timer/alarm may be set for 15, 30, or 60-minute intervals before the automatic shut-off occurs. The Electra Link is another device which can adapt small appliances such as frying pans, toaster ovens and electric kettles. It works with any appliance rated up to 1200 watts to automatically switch the power off after 15 minutes. Simple cooking timers like the Cordon- Timer are designed to be worn around one s neck and can be set to remind a person that the stove is on or the cake is done. It can also provide reminders to lock the door, to take medications, or to call a loved one. Or check out Iguard which uses smart technology to alert family members when stove has been left on etc.

Hands Free Reminders for Medications, Appointments and Every Day Tasks. Reminder Rosie $99 This device can minimize and sometimes even eliminate the nag factor.

loved one. Reminder Rosie is designed to solve the very real daily challenges of memory loss.

Many devices require fiddling with buttons and switches to operate. With Reminder Rosie, you just start talking and Reminder Rosie is ready!

32 Hands Free Reminders for Medications, Appointments and Every Day Tasks. Reminder Rosie $99 This device can minimize and sometimes even eliminate the nag factor. Reminder Rosie eases stress by taking over the mundane tasks like reminders out of your daily responsibilities so caregivers can focus on what matters most extending the best quality of care to their loved one. Reminder Rosie is designed to solve the very real daily challenges of memory loss. Inspired by the creator's father who suffered from dementia, Rosie is a personalized, voice controlled reminder system that older adults love! Reminder Rosie is exceptionally easy to use! Many devices require fiddling with buttons and switches to operate. With Reminder Rosie, you just start talking and Reminder Rosie is ready! Behind a simple & familiar clock interface is a robust technology. Reminder Rosie processes spoken language almost as easily as humans do. By carefully listening for words or phrases, Rosie is ready 24/7 to execute your requests. The device can be programmed in any language to provide greater comfort, familiarity and to improve task completion. With Rosie, you can record up to 25 reminders for everyday, weekly or ANY date. Review the day's reminders with a simple voice command so you stay in control. Rosie will work even during power outages. Rosie will maintain its daily reminders and all other critical features. Amazon Echo..$ Plays your music from Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iheartradio, TuneIn, and more using just your voice. Fills the room with 360 degrees omni-directional audio Hears you from across the room with far-field voice recognition, even while music is playing Controls lights and switches with compatible WeMo, Philips Hue, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Insteon, and other smart home devices. This device is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills--over 100 added since it s launch. This device allows hands-free convenience with voicecontrol. Answers questions, reads audiobooks and the news, reports traffic and weather, gives info on sports scores and schedules, and more with Alexa, a cloud based voice service. Will interface with your smart phone to remember medications, appointments, shopping lists and more! See Back for Automatic Medication Dispensers

Medication Management Systems According to the CDC and the American Heart Association, two-thirds of Americans currently use medications. 49% use prescription drugs.

It is estimated that 10% of all hospital admissions are due to patients failing to take medications accurately.

taken. Rentals of equipment and reminder services are also available.

33 Medication Management Systems According to the CDC and the American Heart Association, two-thirds of Americans currently use medications. 49% use prescription drugs. Regardless of age group, up to 59% of those on five or more medications per day are taking them improperly. It is estimated that 10% of all hospital admissions are due to patients failing to take medications accurately. Prices for these medication systems range from very inexpensive around $100 to very complex systems that allow remote monitoring and alerts when medications are not taken. Rentals of equipment and reminder services are also available. Check out these ideas and more when you go to Google and search for Automatic Medication Dispensers. You will find a wide variety of prices and features too many to list here. Searching the internet to find the product that best fits your needs is your best option. Always read product reviews to make sure you are getting your money s worth! See other Reminder Options on Back

Telepresence Options: Check prices and reviews on the internet prior to purchase of any items.

00 361 HD, IP/Network,Wireless, Video Monitoring, Surveillance, security camera,plug/play, Pan/Tilt with Two- Way Audio and Night

Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring CameraStay connected with Two-Way Talk, Intelligent Alerts, Scheduling and Mobile & Web apps.

tablets into web controlled telepresence robots that pan and tilt, letting you interact with people face to face. List Price: $599.

Padbot allows you to "beam in" from your personal ipad into an ipad plugged into Padbot.

--FREE Padbot iphone/ipad software is available from the Apple App Store (ipad not included) Padbot Rentals available: rent for 1 week

82 shipping Drive your Double from anywhere in the world via Mac, PC/Windows, ipad, or iphone. Google Chrome is required for Mac and PC.

34 Telepresence Options: Check prices and reviews on the internet prior to purchase of any items. These are just some ideas to get you started on your search for products. Vimtag (Fujikam) : $ HD, IP/Network,Wireless, Video Monitoring, Surveillance, security camera,plug/play, Pan/Tilt with Two- Way Audio and Night Vision : Foscam FI8910W Pan & Tilt IP/Network Camera with Two-Way Audio and Night Vision ( Several models available under $100 Dropcam Wi-Fi Wireless Video Monitoring CameraStay connected with Two-Way Talk, Intelligent Alerts, Scheduling and Mobile & Web apps. $150 and up Kubi Telepresence Robot for ipad, Android & Windows Tablets Kubi makes video calls easier and more engaging by turning tablets into web controlled telepresence robots that pan and tilt, letting you interact with people face to face. List Price: $ padbot Telepresence Robot Video Conferencing Personal Android Iphone Robotic - $799 You can be in two places at the same time! Padbot allows you to "beam in" from your personal ipad into an ipad plugged into Padbot. From there you can roll around, control your head, and see/hear what Padbot sees/hears. --FREE Padbot iphone/ipad software is available from the Apple App Store (ipad not included) Padbot Rentals available: rent for 1 week for around $200 Double Robotics Telepresence Robot for ipad Tablet Price: $2, $18.82 shipping Drive your Double from anywhere in the world via Mac, PC/Windows, ipad, or iphone. Google Chrome is required for Mac and PC. ios 7 is required for ipad, iphone, and ipod touch. Beam+ Smart Presence System Plus Dock around 2,000 Have a "physical" presence anywhere, explore places remotely using the Beam's predictive navigation and enhanced audio/video system. Innovative design includes a driving assist onto its charging dock (additional docks may be purchased for giving Beam+ a home base in multiple rooms).

35 Popular Assistive Technology Websites Find Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Behaviors due to Dementia at Popular Google Searches Blind or low vision products No Contract emergency medical alert systems Automatic pill dispensers Personal amplifier Check on Pinterest for DYI sensory things to make for kids on the spectrum Adaptive Eating Products Dressing Aids Washable incontinent supplies

Home Project. Arc of Washington Smart. MARSHA THRELKELD PIVOTAL Consulting and Training LLC

Home Project. Arc of Washington Smart. MARSHA THRELKELD PIVOTAL Consulting and Training LLC Arc of Washington Smart Home Project MARSHA THRELKELD PIVOTAL Consulting and Training LLC Marsha.threlkeld@icloud.com 206-786-0237 Washington Smart Home Project DDA Roads To Community Living (RCL) Washington