Alternative Access to Mobile Technology for Computing, Communication, and Environmental Control

Program ID :EE0013.062117.010
Webinar Length of Time: 1.00 Hour

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Emma Smith, MScOT, ATP/SMS

Emma Smith is an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional, with expertise in the areas of Assistive Technology and Seating and Mobility. Emma has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of switch assessment, access to computing and communication devices (including tablets and mobile devices, and wheelchair skills training. Emma is the founder and Director of Jump Start Occupational Therapy and is currently a PhD Candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia.

Note: Faculty for this activity have been required to disclose all relationships with any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services, with the exemption of nonprofit or government organizations and non-healthcare related companies.

* No conflicts have been disclosed.

Description

This presentation will cover the basics of alternative access for mobile devices (phones and tablets) to enable individuals to use these devices regardless of physical ability. The presentation will provide an overview of a variety of access options on commonly used tablets and mobile telephones, including a review of interface devices to achieve independence.

Learning Objectives

Upon viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe three ways mobile technologies can be used to control the environment for individuals with disabilities
Describe three access methods which can be used by individual who have difficult accessing touch interfaces
Apply an understanding of alternative access for mobile devices to three case studies

CEU Registration and Cost

0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to individuals for viewing 1.00 hours of instruction.
The cost for the webinar is $59.00

Instructions to Obtain CEUs

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The University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences awards Continuing Education Units to individuals who enroll in certain educational activities. The CEU is designated to give recognition to individuals who continue their education in order to keep up-to-date in their profession. (One CEU is equivalent to 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education activity). Each person should claim only those hours of credit that he or she actually spent in the educational activity.

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Updated | 01.31.2018