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WHO AM I?▪ Krista Opstedal, Program Director of Assistive Technology at Kalix in Minot, ND
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WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Assistive Technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, or rehabilitative devices that help perform a task you struggled to do without the device.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
▪Free apps that make grocery shopping and meal planning simple
▪Techniques to make exercising at home fun.
▪Sensory devices for calming and self-regulation
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APPS FOR MEAL PLANNING▪My Plate on Pinterest▪ https://www.pinterest.com/MyPlateRecipes/
▪ Click on Boards to organize recipes into food categories
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APP FOR MEAL TRACKING AND GROCERY SHOPPING
Pros:
• Easy to understand grade
system
• Pictures of each product
• Shows alternatives for
unhealthy foods
Cons:
• Explanations can be hard
to understand
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APP FOR MEAL PLANNING AND GROCERY SHOPPING
Cons:
No pictures to go along with recipes
Free version doesn’t have calorie
tracker
Pros:
Easy to follow recipes
Automatically creates grocery list
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SWITCH ADAPTATIONS FOR COOKING
▪Enabling Devices switch adapted pouring cup
▪Powerlink unit with Hamilton Beach 64650 classic stand mixer or popcorn air popper
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SUCCESSFUL DEVICES▪ Liftware Stabilizing Utensil
▪Pot and Pan Stabilizer
▪EZ off Jar Opener
▪Rocker Knife
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DEVICES FOR SAFETY ▪Cool Touch Oven Rack Guard
▪HomeSenser automated stove & oven shut off
▪Stove Top FireStop
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FITNESS TRACKERS
Things to consider:
▪Display- numbers or dots
▪Waterproof
▪Sleep tracking
▪Goal reinforcement
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COOL DEVICE FOR KIDS
Gizmo Gadget- Verizon
Features:
▪ Activity tracker
▪ Ability to make phone calls and texts
▪ GPS tracking
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➢Geocaching- real world outdoor treasure hunt using GPS-enabled devices.
➢Pokémon Go- Yes, it’s still a thing. Great way to motivate walking, interact with new people, and practice patience and pedestrian skills.
➢Bike simulations- look up Go Pro bike trail videos on YouTube to pedal along to on a recumbent bike.
MAKE EXERCISE FUN
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SENSORY PROCESSING ▪Sensory processing is the process that organizes sensation
from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.
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BENEFITS OF SENSORY INTEGRATION
▪ Self-regulation: ability to monitor and control our own behavior, emotions, or thoughts, altering them in accordance with the demands of the situation
▪ Improved function in school, home, and community
▪ Improved independence with activities of daily living
▪ Efficient organization of sensory information
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SENSES- VISUAL▪Fiber optic spray
▪ Jellyfish aquarium
▪Philips Hue lights
Apps
▪Gravitarium
▪Fluidity
▪Sandbox
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SENSES- AUDITORY
▪Beamz laser musical
instrument
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SENSES- TACTILE
▪Vibrating Tube
▪Tactile pens
▪Sequin pillows
▪Bunchems
Memory
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SENSES- MOVEMENT
▪Over the door shoulder pulley
▪Wheelchair glider
▪MeMoves
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SENSES- OLFACTORY (SMELL)
▪Sentsy wax pairings
▪Essential oil painting
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▪State AT program- ND Assistive Possibilities funds
▪Ask about AT programs within disability providers