Speaker(s): Therese Willkomm, Director of ATinNH, University of New Hampshire
An e-mail address is required for online courses. You will receive an e-mail confirmation directly from ATiA the next business day with access information. Access emails will not be sent for purchases made on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidays until the next business day.
Earn 1 Contact Hour
This is a very important webinar that discusses and demonstrates assistive technology solutions and needs that are seldom discussed. The "A.T. After Dark" session covers getting up, into and out of bed; preparing for bed; A.T. used while in bed; AT solutions to help with sleeping; A.T. waking solutions; EADL devices used in bed, A.T. for entertainment in bed; 50 ways to wipe your fuzzy fanny; and A.T. and ethics; and A.T. solutions only used in the dark.
Learning Objectives:
Describe three devices to help someone get into and out of that.
Identify four A.T. solutions that can be used while in bed.
Identify three solutions for wiping one's butt.
Speaker Bio/s:
Dr. Therese Willkomm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy and the Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire. She holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Technology from the University of Pittsburgh and has over 25 years experience in providing/managing assistive technology services. She is known nationally and internationally as “The McGyver of Assistive Technology” and also the “App Guru.” Dr. Willkomm has presented in 38 states, five foreign counties, and three U.S. Territories and authored 22 publications including her most recent book titled “Make A Difference Today - Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes.”
End Date: 9/30/17
Read More