Overview
Discover over 50 different "AT" solutions that can be made using 10 different specialty tapes. Learn what tools and materials that you should put into your McGyver Kit to quickly solve challenges, create AT devices, and make adaptations/modifications to Assistive Technology Devices.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least 10 different multi-use materials that every AT McGyver should have in their rapid solution kits.
- Identify at least 20 different devices that can be made in five minutes or less.
- Identify at least 10 different rapid AT resources to help you become an AT McGyver.
Primary & Secondary Strand
Assistive Technology for Physical Access and Participation
Target Audience
- AT Specialists
- Caregivers
- Communication Specialist
- Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities
- Consultants/Trainers
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education
- Family Members
- Occupational Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Physical Therapists
- Rehab Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired
- Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Transition Coordinator
- Visual Impairment Specialists
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Session Delivery Format
In-person presentation with live-stream
Course Schedule
This course was given at the ATIA 2022 Conference on Thursday, Jan 27: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EST)
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
As this course was included in the ATIA 2022 Virtual Event series, please refer to the ATIA Learning Center CEUs page for further information on how to submit your CRC CEUs for this course to CRCC.
Speaker/s:
Therese Willkomm
University of New Hampshire, Director of ATinNH
Biography
Dr. Therese Willkomm, PhD, is the Director of New Hampshire's State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) She is known nationally and internationally for her innovative strategies for creating solutions in minutes. She has designed and fabricated over two thousand solutions for individuals with disabilities. She has presented her work in 42 states, ten foreign countries and three U.S. Territories and has authored over 22 publication including her recent book Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes Book 3: - "Make Stuff and Love People".
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Receives salary with my role as Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). I am a national assistive technology speaker and consultant and I receive a consulting fee as an independent contractor worker and also speaking fees. I am also the author of "Make Stuff and Love People and I receive royalties for the sales of my book. I am an ATIA strand advisors and recieve a complimentary conference registration for this role.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
I am the author of two other assistive technology-related books that I do not receive any royalties.