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Course Description:
Students study manual wheelchair parts/use/design/fit, ADL and IADL techniques & adapted devices; activity analysis; architectural accessibility and universal design; ergonomics; static splints/hand assessments, workplace design and patient cognitive levels. Designated as a Community-Engaged Learning course.
Connections to Learning:
To learn foundational skills in the areas of wheelchairs
To learn skills on how to help people with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL's)
To evaluate ergonomics and environmental adaptations
Develop a understanding of basic static splinting and cognitive levels
Reflection:
Reflection:
We had the opportunity to go to a business of our choice to check and see if the building was ADA compliant. We opted to go to a restaurant because it is a common place for individuals to gather with their families and enjoy good food and time together. After observing the facility, we wrote the manager of the business an email that stated our findings. I believe this assignment helped me to grow as a future occupational therapy practitioner by opening my eyes to what the world looks like to individuals with disabilities. I am excited to take what I learned and apply it to assisting others in the community.
We had the opportunity to go to a business of our choice to check and see if the building was ADA compliant. We opted to go to a restaurant because it is a common place for individuals to gather with their families and enjoy good food and time together. After observing the facility, we wrote the manager of the business an email that stated our findings. I believe this assignment helped me to grow as a future occupational therapy practitioner by opening my eyes to what the world looks like to individuals with disabilities. I am excited to take what I learned and apply it to assisting others in the community.
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