assistive tech devices (ATDs)

high tech

• potentially costly

• may require specific training

mid tech

• inexpensive

• readily available for use

• tend to be electronic and may require programming/setup

  • talking alarm clocks, automatic coffee pots

low tech

• inexpensive

• commercially available items that are basic and readily available

  • jar opener, shoehorn, sock aid

electronic aids to daily living (EADL)

• disability to access, manipulate, and interact with devices in their environment via switch, voice activation, remote control, computer interface, and/or smart phone app

• enable control of devices within the environment

passive occupant monitoring

• allows off site caregiver to monitor person without intrusion

• motion sensory modules located throughout home detect deviations in persons daily routines and the system automatically notifies caregivers

AT eval

• identifies activities individual wants to engage in

• determine person’s AT knowledge

• determine contexts and environments

• identify potential AT devices

human activity assistive technology model (HAAT model)

• considers the person, activity to be completed, aspects of the AT, and context in which interaction takes place