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Project

ATU IL DHS Home Services FY2016

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2016

Contact Information:

Glenn Hedman
[email protected]
312-413-7784

Project Description:

UIC and the Assistive Technology Unit provides services in the areas of activities of daily living, adaptive equipment/rehabilitation engineering, augmentative communication, computer access, environmental control, home modification, mobility, seating, and worksite modification. Services are provided by a combination of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, depending on the type of service being requested. ATU team members review client abilities and goals, and determine the most appropriate combination of commercially-available, modified, or custom-designed equipment.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910