Access to Independence, Inc.

Assistive Technology Solutions for People with Disabilities

Service List

Services include client evaluation and on-going treatment in the areas of Positioning and Access. Access is how a person controls specific assistive technology, including power wheelchairs, speech generating devices, computers and electronic aids to daily living. The goal of successful access is independence in specific tasks such as mobility, communication (written and verbal), recreation and control over devices in the home environment. 

Services also include Home Modification Evaluations, specifically for people who use wheelchairs and for people with autism.

Client Evaluation and Treatment

Services include conference presentations and hands-on workshops locally and nationwide, including:

 

· Power mobility assessment, access methods and training

 

· New power wheelchair electronics

 

· Interfacing AT with power wheelchairs

 

· Switch Assessment: determining switch type and site

 

· Electronic Aids to Daily Living: increasing control of devices within the environment

 

· Mounting speech generating devices

 

Specific trainings are also available for evaluation teams, manufacturers, suppliers, consumers, disability advocates and funding sources.

Education

Services include consultation on product development, course development and creating educational materials.

 

Prior and current consultation services provided to:

 

Ablenet

Assistive Technology Group

Bodypoint

Otto Bock

RESNA

Sunrise Medical

University of Pittsburgh

 

Consultation

Please contact Michelle Lange to discuss fee structure and billing options.

Billing