Environmental Technology 2. 3 Credit Hours

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Students will apply the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) framework to perform appropriate assessment for the provision of individualized assistive technology systems for individuals across contexts and environments. Students will be able to assess the need for and demonstrate the ability to design, fabricate, apply, fit, and train in assistive technologies and devices (e.g., electronic aids to daily living, seating and positioning systems) used to enhance occupational performance and foster participation and well-being for use by individual across lifespan. Students will also gain the skills of provide recommendations and training in techniques to enhance wheelchair management and mobility devices and applying evidence-based practice in the selection of assistive technology devices. Included are computer input/output technologies, augmentative and alternative communication systems, seating and mobility systems, electronic aids to daily living, aids for sensory impairment, and driving rehabilitation.