Functional Needs
Assistive and adaptive technology and minimizing fall risk.
Adaptive / Assistive Technology | Occupational Therapy | Home Safety Communication Aids | Fall Prevention
Adaptive / Assistive Technology
UIC Assistive Technology Unit (ATU) has produced a series of recorded webinars on various aspects of their services available to Williams & Colbert class members.
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Overview | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Phase 1 Services: Activities of Daily Living | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) Referrals and Services | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Phase 1 Services: Mobility | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Technology to Support Safe Dependent Transfers | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Assistive Technology for Safe Transfers: Independent/Assisted Level | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Phase 2 Services: Environmental Modifications | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Phase 3 Services: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Wheelchair Provision Process | Slides (PDF)
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit: Evacuation Devices presentation (2022) | Transcript
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit Wheelchair Fit presentation (2022) | Transcript
- Universally Designed Household Items Document (March 26, 2024)
- Furniture/Household Item Checklist (March 26, 2024)
- Appropriate furniture and household items with universal design features to promote increased independence and safety
- ATU Open Forum 7/26/2022, AT for Money Management
- ATU Open Forum, 8/23/2022, AT for Medication Management
- ATU Open Forum, 10/25/2022, AT and Blood Pressure Monitors
- ATU Open Forum, 12/13/2022, Tips for Smooth Home Modifications
- ATU Open Forum, 1/24/2023, AT for Beds and Transferring
- ATU Open Forum, 2/23/2023, AT for Employment
- ATU Open Forum, 3/28/2023, Pathways in the Community
- ATU Open Forum, 4/25/2023, Wheelchair Provision
- ATU Open Forum, 6/27/2023, Overview of ATU Services
- ATU Open Forum, 7/25/2023, Seated Mobility
- ATU Open Forum, 8/22/2023, Tools for Setting up Appropriate and Supportive Home Environments for Class Members Using a Collaborative and Client-Centered Approach
- ATU Open Forum, 9/26/2023, Introduction to Communication Toolkits
- ATU Open Forum, 10/24/2023, Space Requirements
- ATU Open Forum, 11/28/2023, Logistics of DME Delivery
- ATU Open Forum, 1/23/2024, Emergency Evacuation Devices
- ATU Open Forum, 2/27/2024, Helping Class Members Gain Full Access to Cell Phones
- ATU Open Forum, 3/26/2024, Universally Designed Household Items Document and Furniture/Household Item Checklist
- ATU Open Forum, 4/23/2024, Transfer Lift Technology
- ATU Open Forum, 5/29/2024
- ATU Open Forum, 6/25/2024, ADL Starter Kit
- ATU Open Forum, 8/27/2024
- ATU Open Forum, 9/24/2024, Review of ATU Phases
- ATU Open Forum, 10/22/2024, Household and Furniture Review
- ATU Open Forum, 11/26/2024, Environmental Modification Process
- ATU Open Forum, 1/28/2025, Universal Design Corner
- ATU Open Forum, 2/25/25, Financial Assets of Phase 2 Environmental Modification work & Medication Management Update
- ATU Open Forum 3/25/25
- ATU Open Forum: Visitability 4/22/2025
- ATU Open Forum: One Size Does Not Fit All 5/25/25
- ATU Open Forum: Viable Assistive Technology Alternatives for Environmental Modifications 6/24/25
- ATU Open Forum Data Outcome 8/26/25
- ATU Open Forum 10/28/25
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals.
- Using Information Technology (IT) to Support Community Living
Presented by UIC OTD August 2025
Recorded webinar | Slides
- Technical Assistance Webinar Special Topic: Housing Accessibility
Presented by CCMTP Occupational Therapy Workgroup on January 25, 2024
Recorded webinar | Slides
Communication Aids
- UIC Assistive Technology Unit: Speech and Language Barriers- Overcoming Challenges Care Management
Presented by UIC ATU February 2021
Recorded Webinar| Slides | Transcript
Fall Prevention
- Fall Prevention handout
- Fall Prevention Home Checklist (link to CDC)
- What You Can Do To Prevent Falls (link to CDC)
- Webinar: Fall Risk and Prevention
Presented by UIC ATU and UIC CON on December 5, 2024
Recorded webinar | Slides