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| Title: |
Strategies for Individuals with Physical & Cognitive Disabilities |
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| Date / Time: |
Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM |
| Type: |
CONCURRENT |
| Level: |
BASIC |
| Sponsor(s): |
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| Speaker(s): |
Kimberly S. Gully |
Individuals with disabilities frequently rely on physical and cognitive prosthetic devices to achieve levels of independence that others take for granted. Use of assistive technology for cognition such as electronic devices to remind them when and where you need to be, and how to get there, is part of their daily routine. Getting from place to place safely may require an assistive device such as a brace, wheelchair, or splint to manage physical challenges.
Prior to the current advances in technology that have taken place over the past decade or so, people who used assistive technology to manage their appointments, communicate, find their way, stay connected, or get from one place to another in an unconventional way, frequently stood out as noticeably different. Now, with the full integration of mobile devices and wireless technology, to name a few, people with disabilities find themselves with more and more mainstream resources, providing greater access to their community with reduced dependency on others.
For the case manager, this means more choices of affordable, appropriate options for individuals who may have limited resources, but significant needs. Each individual presents with a different set of circumstances, however there are core needs people have to function on a daily basis that are common to us all. Trying to determine which device or devices would be most appropriate can be overwhelming and difficult to track.
This session will focus on innovative uses of technology, how to find these resources regardless of geographical location, to assist individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities with leading the most independent lifestyles possible. Primary areas of focus will be memory tools, communication options, mobility alternatives, and environmental enhancements. These resources can be utilized with a wide variety of patients regardless of their primary medical diagnosis. |
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