Assistive Technology Implementation & Outcome Studies

Catalog description

This course requires students to synthesize information from the assistive technology assessment and tool features matched to the clients’ needs to develop an implementation strategy for successful assistive technology use. Focus will be on development and implementation of an assistive technology plan and coordination of care across environmental contexts, identifying measurable outcomes fo r progress, training clients and care team, follow -up and documentation. Students will analyze outcome studies on assistive technology effectiveness and incorporate evidence-based research into assistive technology practice.