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WHO AM I? Krista Opstedal, Program Director of Assistive Technology at Kalix in Minot, ND WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY? Assistive Technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, or rehabilitative devices that help perform a task you struggled to do

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WHO AM I?

▪ Krista Opstedal, Program Director of Assistive Technology at Kalix in Minot, ND

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WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?

Assistive Technology (AT) is assistive, adaptive, or rehabilitative devices that help perform a task you struggled to do without the device.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

▪Free apps that make grocery shopping and meal

planning simple

▪Techniques to make exercising at home fun. ▪Sensory devices for calming and self-regulation

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APPS FOR MEAL PLANNING

▪My Plate on Pinterest

▪ https://www.pinterest.com/MyPlateRecipes/ ▪ Click on Boards to organize recipes into food categories

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APP FOR MEAL TRACKING AND GROCERY SHOPPING

Pros:

Easy to understand grade

system

Pictures of each product
Shows alternatives for

unhealthy foods Cons:

Explanations can be hard

to understand

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APP FOR MEAL PLANNING AND GROCERY SHOPPING

Cons: No pictures to go along with recipes Free version doesn’t have calorie tracker Pros: Easy to follow recipes Automatically creates grocery list

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SWITCH ADAPTATIONS FOR COOKING

▪Enabling Devices switch adapted pouring cup ▪Powerlink unit with Hamilton Beach 64650 classic stand

mixer or popcorn air popper

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SUCCESSFUL DEVICES

▪Liftware Stabilizing Utensil ▪Pot and Pan Stabilizer ▪EZ off Jar Opener ▪Rocker Knife

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DEVICES FOR SAFETY

▪Cool Touch Oven Rack Guard ▪HomeSenser automated stove & oven shut off ▪Stove Top FireStop

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FITNESS TRACKERS

Things to consider:

▪Display- numbers or dots ▪Waterproof ▪Sleep tracking ▪Goal reinforcement

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COOL DEVICE FOR KIDS

Gizmo Gadget- Verizon

Features:

▪ Activity tracker ▪ Ability to make phone calls and texts ▪ GPS tracking

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➢Geocaching- real world outdoor treasure hunt using

GPS-enabled devices.

➢Pokémon Go- Yes, it’s still a thing. Great way to

motivate walking, interact with new people, and practice patience and pedestrian skills.

➢Bike simulations- look up Go Pro bike trail videos on

YouTube to pedal along to on a recumbent bike.

MAKE EXERCISE FUN

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SENSORY PROCESSING

▪Sensory processing is the process that organizes sensation

from one’s own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.

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BENEFITS OF SENSORY INTEGRATION

▪ Self-regulation: ability to monitor and control our own behavior,

emotions, or thoughts, altering them in accordance with the demands

f the situation

▪ Improved function in school, home, and community ▪ Improved independence with activities of daily living ▪ Efficient organization of sensory information

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SENSES- VISUAL

▪Fiber optic spray ▪Jellyfish aquarium ▪Philips Hue lights

Apps

▪Gravitarium ▪Fluidity ▪Sandbox

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SENSES- AUDITORY

▪Beamz laser musical

instrument

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SENSES- TACTILE

▪Vibrating Tube ▪Tactile pens ▪Sequin pillows ▪Bunchems

Memory

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SENSES- MOVEMENT

▪Over the door shoulder pulley ▪Wheelchair glider ▪MeMoves

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SENSES- OLFACTORY (SMELL)

▪Sentsy wax pairings ▪Essential oil painting

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▪State AT program- ND Assistive Possibilities funds ▪Ask about AT programs within disability providers