Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:15 AM- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:45 PM
Location: RESNA@RehabWeek 2025
Sheraton Riverside Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
Lead/Instructor: Drew Redepenning, Live Life Therapy Solutions
This is a 90-minute workshop offering hands-on opportunities.
Abstract: The field of adaptive gaming is growing at a rapid pace, attributable in part to the development of new adaptive controllers and modifications, along with greater attention toward accessibility, game settings, and options for people with disabilities to participate in video gaming. However, it is important for providers to be familiar with an approach to the adapted video gaming assessment, including knowledge of adaptive gaming solutions and when it is most appropriate to implement them. This presentation/workshop will provide a hands-on overview of common adaptive gaming solutions available to individuals with disabilities. Participants will cycle between multiple stations to try different adaptive gaming technology with direct instruction from experienced providers in the field of adaptive gaming. Participants will also be provided with hands-on instruction on how to set up different controllers, use accessibility settings, and make adjustments to the adaptive gaming setup.
Learning Outcomes: After the session, participants will be able to describe at least five different adaptations or adaptive controllers available for individuals with physical disabilities. By the end of the session, participants will be comfortable setting up and using one or more adaptive video game controllers. After the session, participants will be able to list at least three strategies for modifying an adaptive gaming setup for a user.
0.1 IACET CEUs awarded upon completion of course, learning assessment, and evaluation.
Instructor Bio
Drew Redepenning, MD, ATP
Dr. Drew Redepenning is a Biomedical Engineer, Assistive Technology Practitioner, and Resident Physician who has been involved in the field of adaptive gaming for almost eight years. He has presented numerous educational sessions on adaptive gaming both regionally and nationally throughout his career and has developed educational resources to help increase knowledge on adaptive gaming equipment. Drew is currently a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation resident physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he has worked to expand their adaptive gaming services. He formerly worked as the Assistive Technology Specialist at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Minnesota and currently contracts as an Assistive Technology Specialist for Technology for Home.