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AIC occupational therapy students explore assistive technology
devices as part of their training.
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laboration, AIC can also offer assistive technology support to CASAA students
as needed.
“I’ve dreamed of offering this service to the community,” Nordstrom said. “It
aligns with AIC’s mission of education and outreach.”
For AIC’s MSOT students, access to innovative AT enhances their clinical
training and practical experience.
To further enrich student learning, Nordstrom developed a dedicated Assis-
tive Technology course at AIC, covering the Assis-
tive Technology Act in Massachusetts, assistive
technology and disability, assistive technology lev-
els, how to choose the correct assistive technology,
“I plan to work
and assistive technology and occupational therapy
with geriatric
“Assistive Technology is always a favorite
course,” she said. “With this equipment, our stu-
patients, helping
dents are better prepared for fieldwork and pro
them maintain
bono clinics, staying up to date with advancements
in the field.”
independence
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Shelby Cortis, senior director of Assistive Tech-
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through instrumental
nology for UCP of Western Massachusetts, sees
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great value in this collaboration. “When I was in
activities of daily
OT school, we didn’t have opportunities to train on
living. Seeing the
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these devices. Now, AIC students have hands-on
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access, giving them a strong foundation for their
range of devices
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careers.”
available today
During a recent visit to AIC, Cortis and Iris
Long, UCP Assistive Technology regional direc-
makes me even more
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tor, demonstrated various types of AT devices to
excited about the
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students, including electronic aids for daily living,
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speech-generating devices, computer access equip-
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ment, vision and hearing aids, and recreational
aids.
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Highlights included Spill-Not, a simple tool that
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allows users to carry drinks without spilling; a
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robotic feeding arm, a high-tech plate with a robotic spoon for individuals with
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limited mobility; and a wheelchair pressure pad, a sensor system that mea-
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sures pressure points, helping prevent pressure sores and optimizing comfort
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for wheelchair users.
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This interactive experience allowed students to interact with the latest
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advancements in assistive technology, enhancing both their academic learning
and practical skills.
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The next phase of this partnership will focus on public outreach, inviting
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other institutions to AIC for AT training and demonstrations.
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For students like Trent Davenport, a first-year MSOT student, exposure to
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this technology is inspiring.
“It makes me excited to enter the field,” he said. “I plan to work with geriat-
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ric patients, helping them maintain independence through instrumental activi-
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ties of daily living. Seeing the range of devices available today makes me even
more excited about the future of assistive technology.”
Through this collaboration, AIC and UCP are strengthening student educa-
tion and community support, ensuring that individuals in the Springfield area
have greater access to life-changing assistive technology. BW
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