Overview

This session will cover the rationale for and first six months of data from a multi-state custom AT service for people living with ALS. Speakers will provide a brief overview of 3D printing for AT (specifically daily assist devices), discuss when 3D printing might be an appropriate approach, and demonstrate several pre-existing, modified, and custom device designs resulting from the service. Finally, speakers will present preliminary findings from this ongoing research study, including feasibility and preliminary efficacy.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe three sources for open-source custom AT designs to support people living with ALS.
2. Identify three phases of the design process that are critical for successful creation of custom AT.
3. Discuss one key finding from each stakeholder group involved in the custom AT service (users, providers, and the design team).

Strand(s)

Assistive Technology for Physical Access and Participation; Research

Target Audience

AT Specialists; Consumers/Individuals with Disabilities; Disability Services; Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education; Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; Rehabilitation Counselor; Speech-Language Pathologists

Experience Level

Introductory

Primary Life Cycle Addressed

Adult/Senior

Session Delivery Format

In-person presentation with recording

Course Schedule

This course was given at the ATIA 2024 Conference on Friday, January 26 from 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)

Continuing Education Credits

For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Online Education CEUs

This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; ASHA; CRC; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours

Speaker/s:

Kial-Ann Rasmussen, MOT, OTR/L

University of Missouri, PhD Candidate, Graduate Research Assistant

Biography

Kial-Ann Rasmussen is an occupational therapist, 3rd-year PhD candidate in Health and Rehabilitation Science, and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Missouri. Her professional goal is to improve assistive technology supports for people with disabilities. Kial-Ann’s research interests include assistive technology evaluation and measurement, customizable assistive technology fabrication, and 3d printing. As a member of the Assistive Technology Adaptation and Training Laboratory for the past five years, she has researched customizable AT evaluation practices and interventions with particular focus on the ALS population.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Kial-Ann Rasmussen receives salary and travel support from the University of Missouri, where she is employed.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No

William Janes

University of Missouri, Assistant Professor

Biography

Bill Janes is Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the OT and OTA programs at the University of Missouri. His research focuses on the low-cost maker approaches to assistive technology, particularly for children with mobility impairments and adults living with ALS.

Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Dr. Janes receives salary from the University of Missouri, where he is employed. He also serves as Strand Advisor to ATIA, who subsidizes his conference expenses.

Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No