Assistive Technology Services to Clients
Project Description:
An array of services are provided by the ATU in the areas of: Activities of Daily Living, Adaptive Equipment, Augmentative Communication, Computer Access, Environmental Control, Home Modification, Seating and Wheeled Mobility, and Worksite Modification. These comprehesive evaluation services have been available to DHS-ORS eligible clients at no charge. Clients have been served in every service delivery category.
Assistive Technology services are delivered through the ATU's 5000 square foot In-House Evaluation and Fabrication facility and throuh the Assistive Technology Mobile Units.
The In-House facility has been equiped with over 600 pieces of evaluation and fabrication equipment, and offers extensive equipment modification capabilities. The evaluation equipment ranges from low-tech adaptations such as keyguards and mouthsticks to high-tech items such as seating simulators, a programmable-powered mobility base, and voice-input computer controls.
Seven vehicles now compise the ATU's Mobile service delivery component, making it the largest mobile program in the country. Vehicle 1 is an adapted truck with shop machines permanently installed. This vehicle enables the ATU to offer on-site modifications involved in vocational application of Assistive Technology. Vehicles 2,4,6, and 8 are mini-vans, used when off-the-shelf technology is used in the Evaluation, and when several ATU team members are to participate in an Evaluation. Vehicles 3 and 5 are full size cargo vans, and have shop equipment installed on them as well.
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
