Technology for living well

Canadians who have trouble with certain tasks and daily activities can find help through technology and occupational therapy. Experts M.J. Sherer and M. Stineman, define assitive technology as any device or product, either custom made or commercially available, which augments people's function or reduces an environmental barrier. Read more...

Real-life technology examples

• Technology makes 24-hour assistance unnecessary
• Speech generation device changed my life
• Equip Kids International: Providing assistive technology in developing countries
• Vision aids for an aging population
• Potential of intelligent technology as an occupational enabler
• Have wheels will travel
• 007 Technology
• Tools for Living Well
• Music technology
• Zonta accessible playground: A river of the senses
• Improving access at Vancouver's largest hospital

Information and reviews

Gaining skills for the job of living requires the right "tools". In this section, we provide you with technical device reviews, books and Web resources to assist you in finding the right tools for you. We also invite you to send us any information about works for you!

Product postings do not imply endorsement by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

• Electric beds: 
    Recommendations based on users' satisfaction
    Factors to consider when choosing electric beds
• Computer access:
   Speech recognition software
   Solutions for one-handed typists
   On-screen keyboards
   Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) - Putting technology in the palm of your hands
• Selecting a telephone for a person with a disability
• Personal response services