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Webinar: Assistive Technology in Home Care

Assistive technologies help people to live healthy, satisfying and independent lives. They are central to the Support at Home Program including education, assistance or advice to support consumers to use digital technologies effectively.

Presented by Lorraine Poulous and Associates, this webinar provides you with a comprehensive overview of the implementation of assistive technologies. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Describe assessment of consumers for types and applications of assistive technology use
Develop a plan for the acquisition and installation of digitally-enabled technologies that use software for the purpose of supporting consumer independence, care, monitoring, functioning, risk management, or social support.
Identify resourcing, training, and support required for digital technology
Describe assistive technologies for enhancing the quality of life and connectedness
Describe strategies to overcome barriers and challenges of implementing technology
Explain the step-by-step process of planning and implementing assistive technologies

For more information visit the Lorraine Poulous and Associates website.