Electronic Assistive Technology

Back to menu

Electronic Assistive Technology

Workshop Duration: 3 x 1.5 hours

Cost: $255.00

Are you unsure how to match clients with the right electronic assistive technology or when to recommend environmental control versus mainstream smart home options?

Do you want clarity on access methods, interfaces and NDIS-aligned justification?

Build confidence assessing needs, trialling systems and designing safe, practical and cost-effective solutions.

Purchase this workshop

What will you learn?

Session 1: Getting Started with the Assessment Process for Electronic Assistive Technology

Presented by: Sarah Solomon

This session provides an overview of different access methods, the HATT framework and how to choose hardware and software based on individual goals.
Learn how to identify activities and goals important to the individual and match the right assistive technology system to the person’s needs.

Session 2: Disability-Designed Environmental Control Options (ECU)

Presented by: Bronwyn Simpson

Explore how to assess a person, their activities and environment to match assistive technology for environmental control.
This session includes door lock solutions and call system options to enhance accessibility and independence.

Session 3: Home Automation: What You Need to Know

Presented by: Karen Maurer

Covering the essentials of home automation, this session will guide you through simple to complex systems, understanding suppliers and individual considerations.
Topics include voice control, automated doors and integrated systems using Z-Wave, IR and other interfaces.

Who is this workshop for?

This series is designed for Occupational Therapists and professionals working in the field of Electronic Assistive Technology. This series is ideal for you if:

You work with individuals who need tailored assistive technology solutions.
You are involved in the assessment, selection and implementation of electronic assistive technology systems.
You seek to enhance your understanding of integrating assistive technology with mainstream devices.

Why attend?

Gain foundational knowledge of assessing and implementing Electronic Assistive Technology.
Learn practical, real-world strategies to assess and integrate assistive technology solutions.
Develop your clinical decision-making skills in selecting the right devices for your clients.
Enhance your ability to apply for funding and work with suppliers for assistive technology solutions.
Benefit from participant stories and case studies, illustrating why individualised solutions are essential.

What's included?

Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop

Terms of purchase

Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.

Considering more than one workshop?

Add them all to your cart and finalise your purchase in one easy step

About the Presenter

Sarah Solomon has over 30 years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist across Australia and the United Kingdom, with a special interest in progressive neurological conditions and neuropalliative rehabilitation.

Sarah is a Senior Occupational Therapist at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem, supporting people living with motor neurone disease and other progressive neurological conditions to maximise quality of life, independence and participation throughout changing functional needs.

Bronwyn Simpson is an Occupational Therapist with 15 years experience in rehabilitation and assistive technology, with a particular expertise in electronic assistive technology.

Bronwyn teaches Occupational Therapy students these topics at the University of Sydney, where she is Associate Lecturer. Bronwyn is also a researcher in the areas of well-being and disability, disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and peer support.

Karen Maurer has over 27 years’ experience working as an OT, including many years as a senior clinician with a special interest in assistive technology for adults.

Karen runs Capable Spaces, a private practice supporting clients with neurological conditions, spinal cord injury & traumatic brain injury to live with dignity and empowerment, by maximising their independence in everyday life.

What Are Others Saying?

"Super informative. Has cemented that I was on the right track in supporting clients has given me greater confidence to continue to have these conversations and work towards cleint goals relating to electronic AT."

Jess T, Occupational Therapist

"I now feel that I know where to start. Before the workshop I felt overwhelmed by the prospect of setting up home automation with clients. Excellent resources to utilise in future."