Assistive Technology and Innovation for Everyday Life

Catalog description

Assistive Technology and Innovation for Everyday Life provides foundational knowledge about the use of technology, equipment, and devices to enhance occupational participation and quality of life. Using an occupational justice lens, the course explores how legislation and policy influence inclusion with and accessibility to assistive technology. With a focus on innovation, the course examines processes involved in designing, developing, and utilizing assistive technologies in ways that meet the unique occupational needs of persons, groups, or populations in a variety of contexts. The course fosters skill development in the assessment process as it relates to determining needs, adjusting fit, and ensuring functional use. In addition, the course emphasizes the practical value of interprofessional collaboration to enhance the design process.