Assistive Technologies For People With Sensory Impairments
Course: #4701Level: Introductory 1 Hour 59 Reviews
This course presents sensory technologies in the context of preparing for the ATP examination. Sensory Impairments include hearing loss and deafness, low vision and blindness, and deaf-blindness. This course will review each sensory impairment and various assistive technologies to augment or replace an individual’s sensory loss.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; AZ/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; MA/1.0; MD/1.0; ME/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RESNA/0.1; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 assistive technologies commonly used by people who are hard of hearing or deaf.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 assistive technologies commonly used by people who have low vision or are blind.
- After this course, participants will be able to list assistive technologies strategies used by people who are both deaf and blind.
Course created on May 8, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-30 Minutes | Hearing impairments and technologies |
| 30-50 Minutes | Visual impairment and technologies |
| 50-55 Minutes | Deaf-blindness |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Michelle Lange
OTR/L, ABDA, ATP/SMS
Michelle Lange is an occupational therapist with over 38 years of experience and has been in private practice, Access to Independence, for over 19 years, where she currently focuses on education and consultation. She is a well-respected lecturer, both nationally and internationally, and has authored numerous texts, chapters, and articles. She is the co-editor of Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a clinical resource guide (1st & 2nd eds). Michelle is a RESNA Fellow and a RESNA-certified ATP and SMS. She is also a member of the Clinician Task Force.
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Financial disclosures: Michelle Lange was issued an honorarium for this course. She provides education and consultation for Stealth Products, a manufacturer of power wheelchair alternative driving methods. Non-financial disclosures: None
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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