RAJ PAGADALA AT SERVICES DIRECTOR A ssistive W ork T echnology (AWT)
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RAJ PAGADALA AT SERVICES DIRECTOR A ssistive W ork T echnology (AWT). AWT Territories Two Bi-Regions Three Tri-Regions. Assistive Work Technology. AWT Statewide Team. Rehabilitation Technologist- 13 Positions . Occupational Therapist- 6 Positions. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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RAJ PAGADALAAT SERVICES DIRECTOR
Assistive Work Technology (AWT)
AWT Territories
Two Bi-RegionsThree Tri-Regions
Assistive Work Technology
Rehabilitation Technologist - 13 Positions
Occupational Therapist - 6 Positions
Rehabilitation Engineer - 6 Positions
Rehabilitation Technician - 4 Positions (1 unfunded)
AWT Statewide Team
AWT Supervisor (Atlanta) - 1 Position
Total Positions - 30
Largest and Most Diverse AT Team in the Nation
Assistive Work Technology
Rehabilitation Technologist - One in each region
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Engineer
Rehabilitation Technician
- Bi/Tri Regional
Referral Process
Counselor
Technologist
Referral
OTEngineer Technician
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AWT Referral
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Rehabilitation Technologist Regional – 3 Technologists
Occupational Therapist Tri-regional
Savannah
Rehab Engineer Tri-regional Savannah
Rehab Technician Tri-regional
Savannah
Assistive Work TechnologyTRI REGION
Region9/Region11/Region12Dublin/Valdosta/Savannah
Rehabilitation TechnologistCommercially available assistive technology & computer access technology
CCTV$1,500 - $3,000
BRAILLE NOTE-TAKER $4,500
Blind and Low Vision
JAWS SCREEN READER $900
Rehabilitation TechnologistCommercially available assistive technology & computer access technology
Occupational Therapist
Job Analysis to identify appropriate work goals
Orthotics and Prostheses
Occupational Therapist
Transfer Skills Seating and Positioning
Rehabilitation EngineerHome modifications
Rehabilitation Engineer
Vehicle Modifications
Rehabilitation Technician
Fabricates, sets-up, and troubleshoots equipment
Equipment delivery and training
Assists technologist, OT and rehab engineer
Why Use AWT? Technology required to overcome barrier Assess appropriateness of vocational goal Vehicle/Home Modifications Review vendor recommendations Minimize cost for the agency Job Saves Challenging situations – Team
collaboration Marketing
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1. Modification of a cash register
2. Fabrication a portable aid for low vision client
3. Cordless phone & mouth stick holder
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The Role of AT for PWD in the Workplace
