Fundamentals Course In Assistive Technology Workshop April 22, 2010

About the Workshop

This one day workshop will cover the basic principles and science of assistive technology assessment of needs/goals identification, characteristics of technologies available to meet clients needs, case studies and follow by an open discussion on the current issues on Assistive Technology. This workshop will be addressing the challenges that Assistive Technology Professionals / Practitioners are facing by gaining more knowledge on the principles and fundamentals of assistive technology.

Throughout this course, case studies will be used to illustrate applications of principles and theories in assistive technology provision. Terminology, principles, and application of clinical issues relating to assistive technology will be presented. The emphasis of this course will be on development of an understanding of the general assessment process and principles. Goal writing and related measures of functional performance will be discussed.

Each of the following modules will present goals for implementation, terminology and technical principles as related to each specific assistive technology. This course will discuss how technology features, products and theories apply to interfacing, selecting and recommending technology interventions. Access evaluation methods, devices and strategies will be discussed.

Who Should Attend
Rehabilitation and Education Professionals working with or implementing the use of assistive technology
Suppliers
Rehab Technologists
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Rehabilitation Engineers
Educators and Others interested in AT

Early Bird Registration by 12 March 2010– SGD 321.00 (GST included)
Regular Registration after 12 March 2010– SGD 374.50 (GST included)
VCF Approved (60% for Singaporeans and Singapore PR and 40% for EP Holders)*applicable to all permanent staff or volunteers of NCSS member VWOs and MCYS-funded VWOs

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