OCCT - 7832 Assistive Technology (3)

Examines the principles of assistive and rehabilitation technology and the environmental adaptations that improve occupational performance and participation across the lifespan. Major topics include how to appropriately select and use high and low assistive technology (relating to concerns involving vision, hearing, communication, mobility, motor, sensory, and cognition); driver rehabilitation; community access; ergonomics; telehealth; distance communication; and service delivery models. Instructional Method: Lecture-Discussion. Summer. Prerequisite: OCCT-7710.