Patient Care

Assistive Technology Clinic

• You have significant difficulty being understood because of speech deficits
• Your speech is declining and you find that people are beginning to have difficulty understanding you
• You are unable to communicate over the phone because of speech and/or physical deficits
• You are limited in your use of a computer because of physical limitations
• You are limited in your control of your environment (such as using the television, radio, or other appliances) because of physical limitations

• Tools
• Strategies
• Software
• Devices

• "High-technology" is complex technology and usually includes a computer and associated software.
• "Low-technology," such as a voice amplifier or recording device, is electronic but does not include highly-sophisticated computer components.
• "No-technology" includes non-electronic tools, such as a letter, phrase, or picture board.

• An initial evaluation to assess your needs and abilities
• Demonstration of, and trials with, our extensive collection of evaluation equipment A comprehensive report, including recommendations of technology that can help meet your needs
• Assistance with funding both rental and/or purchase of equipment
• Follow up visits to help with device selection, training, and modification

• Communication access for people with limited verbal communication skills. Various degrees of technology can help augment or provide an alternative to speech.
• Computer access for people with limited access to written communication because of physical disabilities. Specialized software, keyboard modifications, encoding techniques, and/or physical access methods can help provide you with efficient means to use a computer.
• Environmental control for people who have limited access to their environment because of physical disabilities. Modifying the way appliances can be operated and accessed can help increase your ability to manipulate the environment (for example, using your television, kitchen appliances, or telephone).
• Expectations for Success: Commitment to learn and use technology in your daily life.

• Maintain a multi-disciplinary staff, who continually shares and develops expertise in state-of-the-art techniques and technology
• Collaborate extensively with regional and national universities, clinics, and organizations in the field of AT
• Lead state and federally-funded research projects with the goal of advancing the field of AT and related services

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