Modern Swiss Army Knife: Apps for Independence
Fact: You are getting older.
Your eyesight may be a little blurry or you may have trouble remembering the milk. In fact, you may already be using some of the same accessibility features that are so important for people with various disabilities, such as increasing your text size or calendar reminders.
Independence is important at any age. Whether you are a non-verbal child trying to express yourself, an adult who suffered a traumatic brain injury, or a baby boomer just trying to stay in your home.
Low-cost, commercially available technology and apps have the power to help you, your children, and your parents gain independence. When used effectively, apps can serve as communication devices, help you complete everyday tasks, and remind you to take your medication.
This panel will examine and demonstrate how apps and mobile devices can be used to support independence by focusing on the individual’s skills, abilities, and interests.
Presenters
Amy Wheeler
Outpatient Specialist & Occupational Therapist
Michael E Debakey Va Medical Center
Betsy Furler
Training & Therapy Coord
BridgingApps
Betsy Furler is a speech pathologist and expert in using mobile devices with children and adults with special needs. She graduated from Austin College in Sherman, Tx with a BA in Psychology and So...
Show the restCristy Gamez-Galka
Psychologist
Easter Seals Greater Houston
Cristy joined Easter Seals to promote their mission of recovery by providing skills and supports to assist people of various abilities to enjoy their lives in the communities of their choice. Crist...
Show the restStephen Ewell
Exec Dir
CEA Foundation
Stephen Ewell is the executive director of the CEA Foundation, a charitable foundation affiliated with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) with the mission of linking seniors and people with...
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