Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:15 AM- Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:15 PM
Lead/Instructor: James Gardner, University of Utah
Abstract: People with complex disabilities have an increasing number of options for tech access that weren’t available even a few years ago. Technological advancements have made it possible to provide high-level access to technology for people at any level of physical functioning. People with high level injuries or disabilities still face unique challenges, however, in fully accessing technology in completely satisfactory ways. The new challenge is to provide access that meets the needs of more technologically savvy users, that are not satisfied with slow, inefficient access methods. This is especially true when someone wants to return high-demand activities. This level of efficiency often requires the use combinations of devices, high-intensity training from a skilled professionals and creative utilization of available technology. This session will cover truly hands-free, highly efficient options for technology access that allows patients to return to high demand technological activities.
Learning Outcomes: Identify 5 or more low-cost high impact options for patients that can be used to adapt technology at any budget. Verbalize options for combined tech use for increased tech access efficiency. State the pros and cons to the various solutions and how to prioritize options based on patient goals.