Time Saving and Money Saving Tips and Tricks for DIY A.T. Making

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

blind / low vision

Format:

demonstration

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
consultant
educator
family member / caregiver
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

0.01

ACVREP CEs:

1

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Plaza 2

Description:

This session will discuss and demonstrate over 25 different time saving and money saving materials and techniques for rapid DIY device creation. The primary focus we’ll be on creating devices for individuals who experience low vision, blindness, and or multiple disabilities.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Participants will be able to identify at least ten of the ABLE principles for fabricating do it yourself assistive technology solutions.

• Participants will be able to identify at least 5 different fabrication materials to select that meet the able principles.

• Participants will be able to identify and describe 3 money saving tips for rapid fabrication of assistive technology solutions

Disclosures:

Dr. Willkomm is author of "Make Stuff and Love People" and has received royalties for her book.