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Topic Snapshot: Transition (2011) -- Available formats:
Overview of resources available for this topic.Reports
Effectiveness of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions in Maintaining Independence and Reducing Home Care Costs for the Frail Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2010) -- Available formats:
William C. Mann, OTR, PhD; Kenneth J. Ottenbacher, OTR, PhD; Linda Fraas, OTR, MA; Machiko Tomita, PhD; Carl V. Granger, MD. Archives of Family Medicine. May/June 1999 v8, p210-217.Pennsylvania PAAT Publications - Assistive Technology and Nursing Facilities (2010) -- Available formats:
This is a list of publications that address AT and use of AT in Nursing facilitiesPractical Guide to Universal Home Design: Convenience, Ease, and Livability: Remodeling, Building, Buying a Home (2010) -- Available formats:
Produced by the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.Prevention of falls in the elderly trial (PROFET): a randomised controlled trial (2010) -- Available formats:
Jacqueline Close, Margaret Ellis, Richard Hooper, Edward Glucksman, Stephen Jackson, Cameron Swift. The Lancet. Jan 9, 1999 v353 i9147 p93(1).Resource Guide for Individuals with Disabilities in Nursing Homes and Other Health Care (2010) -- Available formats:
This is a self-help guide that provides families with information they need to transition into the community from nursing facilities and other healthcare facilities.The Great Efficacy of Personal and Equipment Assistance in Reducing Disability (2010) -- Available formats:
Lois M. Verbrugge, PhD, MPH, Catherine Rennert, MD, MPH, and Jennifer H. Madans, PhD. American Journal of Public Health. March 1997, v87 no3 p384-392.Work, Assistive Technology and Transition-Aged Youth (2009) -- Available formats:
This publication from Neighborhood Legal Services looks at funding sources for AT as youth transition to work and post-secondary activities.Transition to Adult Life (2007) -- Available formats:
This booklet by the Disability Rights Network in Wisconsin identifies funding resources for assistive technology. It looks at the student rights for AT through IDEA, how to link to outside agencies, the importance of transition planning and how to get started, and post-secondary issuesFunding of Assistive Technology to Make Work a Reality (2006) -- Available formats:
This article has been built around a case scenario involving Sharon, a 16 year old with a severe physical disability who will face multiple needs for AT as she completes her special education program, attends college, and eventually moves on to her employment goal. In walking through several years of her life, she is faced with the need to access several different benefit programs as funding sources for AT, including the special education program, the state vocational rehabilitation agency, Medicaid, Medicare, and SSI’s Plan for Achieving Self Support.Sample Documents
Flyer for Assistive Technology In Long Term Care - Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats:
Sample flyer to market workshop.Georgia Resource List for Wheelchair Evaluations (2010) -- Available formats:
This is a sample docuemnt that lists evaluators for customized wheelchairs in Georiga.Kentucky Assessment Tool (2010) -- Available formats:
Used for assessing AT/Home mod needs of individuals moving out of nursing homes and institutions.Pennsylvania PAAT Nursing Facility Advocate (2010) -- Available formats:
Comprehensive toolkit with information that will help advocates to help nursing facility residents get assistive technology and transition to the community.Resource List for Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Workshop (2010) -- Available formats:
Resources to accompany workshop.AT and Transition to Adult Life - La Asistencia Tecnológica y la Transición a la Vida Adulta - Spanish Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can assist students transition to adult life. In Spanish. Text Only.AT and Transition to Adult Life Brochure - English Text Only (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes how AT can assist students to transition to adult life. Text only.Transition Brochure - Assistive Technology and Transition to Adult Life - Reader's Sample PDF (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describes ways AT can assist students transition to adult life.Transition brochure - AT and Transition to Adult Life - English PDF for Printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This brochure describe how AT can assist students transition to adult lifeTransition Brochure - Zip file with ll files for printer (2008) -- Available formats:
This zip file contains all the files needed by the printer for the Transition brochure.Assistive Technology Addendum (2007) -- Available formats:
This is a sample memorandum of agreement between a state education agency and its VR agency regarding AT. The purpose of this addendum is to document and describe how DORS and ACPS will work collaboratively to assure that assistive technology (AT) devices and services are provided to eligible students with disabilities in order to assist them with transitioning from ACPS to postsecondaryToolkits
Georgia Accessing Assistive Equipment and Devices in Nursing Facilities (2010) -- Available formats:
This presentation is for ombudsmen, peer supporters, and advocates. It provides information on how to use a checklist when helping people in nursing facilities attempt to acquire customized wheelchairsTraining Materials
Small changes BIG DIFFERENCES Presentation (2010) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes a training curriculum that promotes awareness of low tech items.Training to Keep Seniors in their Homes – Thursday, January 21, 2010 Transcript (2010) -- Available formats:
Aimee Sterk from the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, Jane Gay from the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology, Sandra Root-Elledge from the WIND Assistive Technology Resources, and Deb Fleming from the Wyoming Geriatric Education Center will share information on how their program has provided specialized training to consumers about assistive technology and the importance of the role can play in helping seniors to independently remain in their communities. There are many handouts for this presentation.Teleconferences
Collaborations with Money Follows the Persons Program - March 25, 2010 Transcript (2010) -- Available formats:
Laurie Brooks from the Oregon Statewide AT Act Program, Arlene Lugo from the Connecticut Statewide AT Act Project, Bil Roby from Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care and Lauren Rock from the Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership shared information on collaborations their programs have created with Money Follows the Person initiatives throughout their state.AT, Work and Transition Aged Youth – June 18, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats:
Jim Sheldon from Neighborhood Legal Services led a discussion on how students with disabilities and their families can fund a range of assistive technology (AT) needed as they finish their last years of high school, move into higher education, and plan to enter the workforce. Using a case scenario, Jim facilitated a discussion about how a young person can access several funding sources, including special education programs, Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation programs, and SSI Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) that can be used to acquire a range of AT.AT, Work and Transition Aged Youth – June 18, 2009 Powerpoint (2009) -- Available formats:
Jim Sheldon from Neighborhood Legal Services led a discussion on how students with disabilities and their families can fund a range of assistive technology (AT) needed as they finish their last years of high school, move into higher education, and plan to enter the workforce. Using a case scenario, Jim facilitated a discussion about how a young person can access several funding sources, including special education programs, Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation programs, and SSI Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) that can be used to acquire a range of AT. This is the powerpoint for the presentation.Case Study - AT, Work and Transition Aged Youth (2009) -- Available formats:
Jim Sheldon from Neighborhood Legal Services led a discussion on how students with disabilities and their families can fund a range of assistive technology (AT) needed as they finish their last years of high school, move into higher education, and plan to enter the workforce. Using a case scenario, Jim facilitated a discussion about how a young person can access several funding sources, including special education programs, Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation programs, and SSI Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) that can be used to acquire a range of AT.Meetings
AT and Transition: Trends, Barriers and Initiatives (2007) -- Available formats:
This powerpoint describes the steps for students transitioning from school. It describes the transition planning needed to ensure a successful transition, particularly as to the plans and services relate to ATMoney Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration Section 6071 of the Deficit Reduction Act 2005, (2007) -- Available formats:
The Money Follows the Person program is described as a long term care option for those seeking to transition out of institutional settings.Seamless Transitions: Partnerships Between VR and Local School Systems to Provide Assistive Technology (AT) (2007) -- Available formats:
This presentation describes how one state reduced the bumps as students transition from school to work and post-secondary activities. It describes agreements that the state education and VR agencies have regarding assessment, device acquisition and training.Transition Planning: Assistive Technology Supports and Services (2007) -- Available formats:
This publication describes the importance of the Transition plan, how to empower students for transitioning, a discussion of the basic skills needed for AT users, and the importance of self determination.Organizational Resources
Minnesota Options Too (2010) -- Available formats:
Options Too relocation work group is an interagency project spearheaded by the Minnesota State Council on Disability, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
