Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Purpose: This project united industrial design, occupational therapy, and physical therapy students/faculty to address mobility challenges in children with disabilities.
Rationale: Prior single day interdisciplinary collaboration using modified Power Wheels cars succeeded but lacked in-depth iteration and team reflection. This newer collaboration over a multi-week timeframe enhanced learning, interdisciplinary discussion, creativity, and inclusivity for participants. Adapting 12-volt Bumper Cars yielded more compact and maneuverable solutions, making them more suitable for indoor use. New designs were also more portable, allowing for wider utility for caregivers.
Goal: The revised program fostered collaboration between design and rehabilitation students/faculty, leading to repeatable solutions for children to enhance community mobility. This can be a template for future iterations and collaborations between design and rehabilitation students/faculty.
Primary Topic Area: PLY: Play and Recreation in Assistive Technology
Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Telerehab and Telewellness programs, delivered virtually via apps or videoconferencing, offer the convenience of participating from anywhere and can facilitate access to specialized content. These remote programs can be especially beneficial for people aging with disabilities who experience barriers to in-person programs (e.g., transportation). This session will highlight 4 innovative Telerehab and Telewellness solutions for older adults with long-term disabilities from RERC TechSAge, including: the Tele Tai Chi program - a Zoom-based, social, exercise program (Remillard); KeyStroke – an in-home music-based training app for individuals with stroke (Chen); DigiHand – a remote hand rehabilitation system that track movements and progress (Sanford); and a fall risk mHealth app for people with Multiple sclerosis MS (Hsieh). Speakers will engage participants in interactive discussion on the challenges and potential of virtual rehab and wellness for this population.
Primary Topic Area: AGE: Aging
Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 (7:00 PM-8:00 PM)
Lecture Summary
This talk will use Bryan Stevenson’s four guiding principles to move toward justice, as a framework to work toward mobility equity. We will examine our clinical practices, public policies, research agendas and technology offerings to uncover systemic inequities toward persons with mobility disabilities. Hopefully, you too, will become not just a caring professional; but a motivated ally.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
Primary Topic Area: PLY: Play and Recreation in Assistive Technology
Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) uses specially engineered music to support sensory regulation and emotional resilience, reducing challenges that may limit the effective use of assistive technology (AT). Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, SSP promotes self-regulation and social engagement, improving outcomes for individuals with sensory and behavioral difficulties. This presentation explores how SSP complements AT interventions through case studies and practical strategies, emphasizing its role in maximizing functional capabilities in multidisciplinary settings. Attendees will gain insights into integrating SSP with AT to enhance participation and learning for individuals with disabilities.
Primary Topic Area: COG: Cognitive and Sensory Impairments
Completion of this webinar and all required components earns 0.1 IACET CEUs.
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