Overview
This session will show make it yourself AT that can withstand a variety of outside forces. All devices will be able to withstand a slam or stand on test. I will show assembly, discuss what to avoid, and include options. These will be devices and holders that are put together with basic supplies and skills.
Learning Objectives
- Discover ways to create five or more tough AT projects
- Discuss at least two variations for each device
- Demonstrate durability of five or more projects
Primary & Secondary Strands
Assistive Technology for Physical Access and Participation; Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- AT Specialists
- Alternative Media Specialist
- Caregivers
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Family Members
- Government/Non-Profit Agencies
- Instructional Technologist
- Occupational Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Physical Therapists
- Rehab Therapists
- Special Education Educators
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Content Area
Professional Area
Course Schedule
This course was included in the ATIA 2021: AT Connected virtual event education program.
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
This course was approved by CRCC for CRC CEUs and was included in the ATIA CRC AT for Physical Access and Participation Series (2023-2024). This series offering was available from March 20, 2023, through March 19, 2024.
Speaker/s:
Scout Merry
MO Assistive Technology, Program Coordinator
Biography
Scout is:
employed at Missouri Assistive Technology
on year 11 working in assistive technology field
a maker of things
a person who likes to help others be able to do one more independent task
a maker of goofy AT videos
a husband, father, dog owner and bike and trail enthusiast
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Scout receives regular payment from Missouri Assistive Technology. He is regularly thankful to get paid to do this work.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No