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For the Lifespan: The Caregiver Guide
Module 11
Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You
Participant Guide
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Module 11
Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You PURPOSE
The purpose of this module is to help you learn more about assistive
technology (AT) devices, which can help your care recipient live
more independently. The module also discusses how to obtain AT
and locate the financial support for purchasing it.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
After completing this module, you will be able to: Identify different types of AT devices.
Describe how AT can help care recipients with tasks of daily
living to encourage their independence.
Determine what types of AT will be most useful.
Describe where and how to obtain AT devices.
Identify how to obtain financial support for AT.
DEFINITION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
An AT device is any item, system, or piece of equipment that is used
to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of
individuals with disabilities. Put more simply, an AT device is any
device that helps a person live more independently. AT includes
both adaptive and rehabilitative devices. AT improves quality of life
by helping people perform activities they were not able to perform
before.
Thousands of devices encompass a vast array of individual AT
needs. For more specific device information, the website
http://www.abledata.com serves as an objective and
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comprehensive source of AT information. There are 40,000 product
listings in 20 different categories, including AT for:
Daily living
Individuals with blindness or low vision
Impaired communication
The use of computers
Environmental controls
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
The need for environmental adaptions
Housekeeping
Orthotics
Prosthetics
Recreation
Safety
Seating
Therapeutic aids
Transportation
Walking
Wheeled mobility
Workplace
For each product, a detailed description, price, and manufacturer or
distributor contact information is included. AbleData also offers a
caregivers information center with links and descriptions of
organizations that may be helpful.
TYPES OF AT
Low-Technology
High-Technology
Aids for Daily Living
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LOW-TECHNOLOGY
Low-technology devices have simple operations with little or no
electronic or electrical support. Low-technology devices may be
found at hardware or variety stores. For example, you may use a
specially designed jar opener designed to open a tight-fitting jar lid.
For other examples of low-technology visit the following website:
http://utahatprogram.blogspot.com/2012/10/assistive-daily-
living-adl-devices-fact.html.
A specially designed jar opener
A stick with a hook to help you grab or pick up things
A plastic guide to help you write checks HIGH-TECHNOLOGY
High-technology devices have complex functions and electronics
such as computers, power wheelchairs, or other complex electronic
devices. Examples of high-technology AT devices are:
A personal emergency response signaling device
A power scooter
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A computer with a communication board
A remote control with a one-touch switch for controlling different
electrical appliances
Other examples of high-technology AT: Automated medication reminders and pill dispensers
Personal emergency response systems (PERS)
Electronic devices: iPad, iPhone, and enhanced telephones
Medications: Remembering to give medications or reminding a
care recipient to take medications is an important task in
caregiving. There are devices that can remind the caregiver or the
individual when it is time to take medication. For example, there
are medication dispenser devices with electronic alarms. In
addition, there are response centers which can be hired to call and
remind an individual to take medications.
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS): In certain
circumstances, a person can be alone for part of the day. In these
cases there is a real concern about what would happen in the case of
an emergency. Personal emergency response systems (PERS)
provide ongoing access to a signal response center that is staffed
24-hours per day, 7 days a week by trained professionals
responsible for getting help to a person in the case of an emergency.
A signaling device may be configured to activate automatically
when a person falls or becomes unconscious. In these cases
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response centers execute one or more actions to provide immediate
assistance.
Electronic Devices: Smartphones and tablets, such as the iPad
and iPhone, provide a care recipient with versatile and malleable
communication functionality. There are applications or ‘apps’ such
as Skype, which offers free video calling, that can remove barriers
and worry in a caregiving context. Visit the following link for a list
of these applications.
http://utahatprogram.blogspot.com/search/?q=apps&search=Sear
ch
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Activity 1 – Classification of Technology
Instructions: Write low-technology or high-technology in the provided box below each
picture.
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AIDS FOR DAILY LIVING
AT products that assist an individual with their everyday activities
such as dressing, bathing, and eating are considered aids for daily
living.
Activity 2 – List of Daily Tasks
Instructions: Make a list of what you do from the time you wake up until you are ready
for bed in the evening.
Time Activities
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Activity 3 – Help Needed for Activities of Daily Living Instructions: Make a list of daily living activities that a care recipient is unable
to do by himself or herself. Then write down an assistive device that can help.
Activities that care recipient is unable to do Assistive device that can help
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EXAMPLES OF AT IN DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES
Eating Super grip bendable weighted utensils are good for people who have
a weak grasp and can’t fully bend or turn their wrist to get a spoon
to their mouth.
Eating utensils with large plastic handles are helpful for individuals
with a weak grasp or when grasping is painful.
Scooper bowls, food guards, cups with two handles, flow lids, and
cutout cups are examples of the variety of AT designed for eating
and drinking.
Light weight utensils with
plastic handles
Super grip bendable weighted utensils
A scooper bowl, food guard
Flow lid
Weighted cup
Cutout cup
Two handled mug
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Toileting and Bathing
There are devices that help individuals to take care of their personal
bathroom needs. There are various pieces of equipment that
provide support for getting up and down to use the toilet, getting in
and out of the bathtub or shower, washing, and more.
Dressing Aids that help individuals put on and take off clothing can be
simple, but may require some modifications to the clothing or
preparation prior to using the AT device. Examples of AT designed
for putting on clothing include clothing with large neck openings
that are easy to slip on and off, pants that have elastic waists, and
the replacement of buttons and zippers with Velcro®. Devices such
as dressing sticks and sock and shoe aids can be obtained from
medical supply stores and catalogs.
Long-handled bath sponge
Hand-held showerheads
Push button soap dispensers
Toilet frame
Toilet seat with armrests
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EXAMPLES OF HIGH-TECHNOLOGY
Medication reminders and pill dispensers
Personal emergency response systems (PERS)
Electronic devices: iPad, iPhone, and enhanced phones
Medications: Remembering to give medications or reminding
your family member to take medications is an important task in
caregiving. There are devices that can remind the caregiver or the
individual when it is time to take medication. For example, there
exist medication dispenser devices with electronic alarms. In
addition, there are response centers which can be hired to call and
remind an individual to take medications.
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS): In certain
circumstances, a person can be alone for part of the day. In these
cases there is a real concern about what would happen in the case of
an emergency. Personal emergency response systems (PERS)
provide ongoing access to a signal response center that is staffed
24-hours per day, 7 days a week by trained professionals
responsible for getting help to a person in the case of an emergency.
A signaling device may be configured to activate automatically if,
for example, a person falls or becomes unconscious. In these cases
Velcro closure
A dressing stick
Putting on a sock
PERS
Medication reminder
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response centers execute one or more actions to provide immediate
assistance.
Electronic Devices: Smartphones and tablets, such as the iPad
and iPhone, provide a care recipient with versatile and malleable
communication functionality. There are applications or ‘apps’ such
as Skype, which offers free video calling, that can remove barriers
and worry in a caregiving context. Visit the following link for a list
of these applications.
http://utahatprogram.blogspot.com/search/?q=apps&search=Sear
ch.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT OBTAINING AT DEVICES
Talk to others with similar concerns
AT demonstration centers
Internet research (see below) You are probably not alone, talk to others that are experiencing a
similar situation to see what they discovered worked for them and
their care recipient. Some of your needs may be provided for
adequately by everyday products. Examples of this are: electric
toothbrushes, hand-held showers, non-spill mugs. You can find
these items at a variety store, superstore, home improvement store,
or online store such as Amazon.
Communication Communication Scooter
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There are 11 AT demonstration centers located in Utah. These
centers have a variety of devices and equipment for the purpose of
testing and familiarization. A list of these demonstration centers is
located at the end of this Guide. AT demonstration centers have
catalogs and also have information on vendors that sell AT devices.
Tips on Finding AT Through the Internet
1. Open your Internet browser
2. Type www.google.com
3. In search box, type “assistive technology vendor” or “assistive
device vendor”
4. The result will be thousands of websites which sell assistive devices
Again, http://www.abledata.com is an excellent source for objective
assistive technology information. Resource listings include product
information, information centers, and companies by state, publications,
and more. Explore the website or search for caregivers in their search box
in addition to the device you are interested in.
Patterson Medical (http://www.pattersonmedical.com) is one of the
biggest assistive device vendors. Their website offers a comprehensive
range of products, brand names, and services.
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AT RETAIL VENDORS
Medical supply vendors/catalogs
Local hardware or variety stores
“Big box” stores (such as Wal-Mart or Walgreens)
Electronic stores (such as Radio Shack)
Home improvement stores (Lowes or Home Depot)
Online stores (http://www.pattersonmedical.com, http://www.amazon.com)
There are more and more AT devices that can be bought “off the
shelf” at medical supply, home improvement, electronic, “big box”,
and online stores. Examples include reachers, grabbers, bath seats,
and walkers. Many AT devices can be built from supplies at
hardware stores, such as grab bars near bathtubs and toilets, and
adapted lever door handles. Variety stores have items such as
rubber anti-skid mats, adapted pencil grips, box openers, and lit
magnifying glasses. Electronic stores such as Radio Shack stock pill
boxes with alarm clocks, universal remote controls, switches, and
other environmental control devices. Amazon also has a variety of
products for older people, including reachers, medication
reminders, adaptive phones, curved grab bars, large playing cards,
and more. Patterson offers a wide variety of devices.
Tablets and Smartphones, includes the iPad and iPhone, can be
acquired from Apple and other retail vendors. Applications
engineered for AT are available from your smart device’s respective
app store. The most prominent of these are Apple’s App Store and
Google’s Google Play. Some applications are free while others have
small costs.
A list of popular AT devices with suggested vendors and price
ranges is provided starting on page 20.
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GETTING PROFESSIONAL HELP IN CHOOSING AT
AT Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Engineer
Physician
Hospital Education Center Staff
Center for Independent Living
Area Agency on Aging
Utah Center for Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist An assistive technology (AT) specialist has special training to help a
person with one or more disabilities research what type of AT
device is best for him or her. Assistive technology specialists are
available at most of the 11 AT demonstration centers in Utah. You
can make an appointment with an AT specialist to discuss the type
of device or system that will be most useful for a care recipient. AT
specialists can recommend solutions that have worked for
individuals with similar issues or functional needs.
Occupational Therapist An occupational therapist (OT) is a licensed health professional
who is trained to offer solutions to people with limited functioning
due to illness or disability for daily living activities. Occupational
therapists understand human physiology and movement. They are
skilled in helping people learn to perform essential tasks. Their
training helps people prevent injury and promote healthy
functioning.
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Rehabilitation Engineer A rehabilitation engineer is more highly trained than an AT
specialist and uses science and engineering principles to meet the
needs and address barriers confronted by individuals with
disabilities. A rehabilitation engineer is trained in building and
customizing devices for individuals and their particular
environment. Examples of rehabilitation engineering projects are:
building a laser head-pointer, customizing a wheelchair seat, and
building a remote control one-touch switch for operating electrical
appliances.
Physician A physician may be needed to prescribe an AT device such as a
wheelchair, scooter, or other “durable medical equipment.” A
person’s health insurance plan may pay for an AT device if a
physician writes a justification for why it is “medically necessary.”
Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance are possible
funding sources for durable medical equipment that is medically
necessary, if the person is eligible for these health plans.
Other Hospital education centers may provide information about
obtaining AT. Your local Center for Independent Living and Area
Agency on Aging are other helpful resources with staff that are
knowledgeable about AT. The Utah Center for Assistive Technology
can also help.
AT SERVICES
Finding the right device
Learning how to use the device
Making adjustments
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Repairs and maintenance Some AT devices have an associated learning curve. Certain devices
may need to be customized or adjusted to your specifications for
maximum usefulness. Moreover, some AT devices require ongoing
service to maintain functionality.
The first place to ask for AT services is the vendor that sells the
item. If you are buying a complex piece of equipment, ensure the
vendor offers support services. Buy from a vendor that has a good
reputation. AT specialists at your local AT demonstration centers
may be able to recommend reliable vendors. Also, AT specialists
may be able to help with training or customizing devices, or
recommend where you can get help.
Some examples of AT services include: assisting a consumer to
evaluate communication devices, installing environmental controls
in a home, and training in learning to use AT software.
Look at the list of AT resources at the end of this Guide for local
demonstration centers and vendors.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUYING AT
Service Agencies
Centers for Independent Living
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation/Zion’s Bank (loans
and small grants)
Utah Center for Assistive Technology You may be worried about your ability to afford the cost of AT
devices and services. There are sources of financial support to
obtain AT depending on your needs and financial situation.
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Service Agencies The resource section of this Guide has a list of service agencies that
may provide AT devices and services for eligible clients. Each
agency makes a determination of who is eligible to receive financial
support for AT from their agency.
Centers for Independent Living A good place to start to look for financial help is an Independent
Living (IL) Center. Call the IL Center closest to you and tell them
you need information about assistive technology. The IL Center
phone numbers are listed in the resource section at the end of this
Guide. Talk to the AT representative and describe what your care
recipient needs, for example, “I have a 72 year old father who needs
a wheelchair.” The IL Center representative will assess your
situation and send you an application package to apply for funds, or
refer you to an appropriate agency for help with AT funding. If
needed, IL staff will help you search for funds to purchase AT for
your care recipient.
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation/Zion’s Bank
(loans and small grants)
Loans to purchase AT are available statewide from Zion’s Bank
through the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (UATF). Zion’s
Bank offers low-interest loans to residents of Utah who qualify. This
arrangement permits purchasers to obtain more expensive AT
devices such as van lifts or scooters, without having to pay
expensive interest on a loan. The loans are structured so you can
make monthly payments to Zion’s Bank. The loan interest is paid by
the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation, a non-profit charitable
group. Small grants up to $400 are also offered statewide for
assistive technology to individuals who are low-income and have no
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other source of funding. This arrangement allows a person who
could not afford to buy a piece of assistive technology, to purchase
an AT device. Please visit www.uatf.org or call 800-524-5152.
Utah Center for Assistive Technology Small grants are also available for low-income applicants to
purchase assistive technology devices through the Ability
Foundation and the Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT).
Ask to speak with their funding specialist at 801-887-9380 who can
determine eligibility and submit an application.
CONCLUSION
Assistive technology provides useful tools to help your care
recipient be more independent with daily living activities. It also
has the potential to increase quality of life for not only a care
recipient, but for you as well.
POPULAR AT DEVICES AND PRICE RANGES
Product Where to Purchase Price Rubber grip Wal-Mart $10-15 Light weight utensils with plastic handles * Patterson Medical $14-16 Food guards * Patterson Medical $8-15 Sock and shoe aids (folding aid) * Patterson Medical $22-40 Switches **TASH $40
Environmental control units (Ultra 4S - Transmitter) **TASH $55 Grabbers/reachers (Handi-Reacher) * Patterson Medical $29-35 Telephone amplifier Radio Shack $25-30 Box opener * Patterson Medical $10-12 Magnifying glass w/light Office Max $25-60 Super grip, bendable weighted utensils * Patterson Medical $14-19 Scooper bowls * Patterson Medical $13-21 Rubber glove Wal-Mart $6 Two handled mugs * Patterson Medical $9-19 Flow lids * Patterson Medical $19-22 Weighted cups * Patterson Medical $14-29 Cutout cups * Patterson Medical $8-11
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Toilet frames Wal-Mart $30-50 Toilet seats w/armrests Wal-Mart $50-102 Long-handled bath sponge Wal-Mart $20-22 Hand-held showers * Patterson Medical $25-80 Push button soap dispenser ***Organize.com $30-35 Dressing stick * Patterson Medical $10-24 Velcro closures Wal-Mart $5-15 Medication reminders * Patterson Medical $6-18
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) * Patterson Medical $149-279 Electric toothbrush Wal-Mart $15-190 Laser head-pointer Radio Shack/Office Max $35-40 Bars Wal-Mart $15-170 Bath seat Wal-Mart $40-45 Adapted lever door handles * Patterson Medical $15-20 Sit and turn disks * Patterson Medical $35-45 Adapted pencil grips Wal-Mart $5-12 Telephone holder * Patterson Medical $15-112
*Patterson Medical 1-800-323-5547 http://www.pattersonmedical.com **TASH 1-800-463-5685 www.tash.org ***Organize.com 1-800-600-9817 www.organize.com
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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION CENTERS IN UTAH _ The UATP Assistive Technology Laboratory
The AT Lab is an open lab where individuals can try out various
software and hardware devices in a state-of-the-art computer lab,
or get help in designing, fabricating, modifying, and repairing AT
equipment that enables a person to be more independent.
The AT Lab is located on the Utah State University campus in the
Janet Quinney Lawson building. For more information call 435-
797-0699.
Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)
UCAT is a service hub for assistive technology assessment,
evaluation, training, and device demonstrations. It is also home to
the Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities. UCAT strives to
enhance human potential through facilitating the application of
assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.
UCAT is located at 1595 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City. For more
information call toll free 1-866-454-8397.
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI)
The Division helps Utahns statewide who are blind or visually
impaired to increase their independence and become successfully
employed in the community. The assistive technology device
demonstration center provides opportunities to use, try out, and
compare a variety of vision-related AT devices.
DSBVI is located at 250 N. 1950 W., Salt Lake City. For more
information call toll free 1-800-284-1823 or 801-323-4343.
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Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Utah Services provides assistance to individuals seeking
information regarding assistive technology for community,
education, and employment activities. The AT demonstration,
training, and evaluation center provides opportunities to use, try
out, and compare a variety of hearing-related AT devices.
Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is located at the
Sanderson Center, 5709 S. 1500 W., Taylorsville. For more
information call 1-800-860-4860.
Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
CILs outside the Salt Lake City area comprise the rural AT
demonstration network for Utah. Each employs an assistive
technology coordinator who is responsible for AT assessment,
evaluation, training, and device demonstration for individuals with
disabilities of all ages. For more information contact the CIL
nearest you.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERS_________________________
Northern Utah (Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties)
OPTIONS for Independence
106 East 1120 North
Logan, UT
435-753-5353 (voice and TTY)
Northern Wasatch Front (Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties)
Roads to Independence - Independent Living Center
3355 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT
801-612-3215 (voice and TTY)
1-866-734-5678 (toll free)
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Wasatch Front (Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties)
Utah Independent Living Center
3445 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
801-466-5565 (voice)
801-466-9910 (TTY)
1-800-355-2195 (toll free)
Central Utah (Utah, Wasatch, Juab, and Sanpete Counties)
Ability First Independent Living
491 N. Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT
801-373-5044 (voice and TTY)
1-877-421-4500 (toll free)
Eastern Utah (Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San
Juan, and Uintah Counties)
Active ReEntry
10 South Fairgrounds Road
Price, UT
435-637-4950 (voice and TTY)
Southern Utah (Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sevier,
Washington, and Wayne Counties)
Red Rock Center for Independence
168 North 100 East Suite #101
St. George, UT
435-673-7501 (voice and TTY)
1-800-649-2340 (toll free)
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UTAH AREA AGENCIES ON AGING________________________
Bear River Area Agency on Aging (Box Elder, Cache, and Rich
Counties)
170 North Main
Logan, UT 84321
435-752-7242 or 1-877-772-7242
Salt Lake County Aging Services (Salt Lake County)
2001 South State, Suite #1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84190-2300
385-468-3200
Tooele County Division of Aging and Adult Services (Tooele
County)
59 East Vine Street
Tooele, UT 84074
435-843-4110
Davis County Health Department, Family Health and Senior
Services Division (Davis County)
22 South State Street
Clearfield, UT 84015
801-525-5000
San Juan County Area Agency on Aging (San Juan County)
117 South Main
Monticello, UT 84535
435-587-3225
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Uintah Basin Area Agency on Aging (Daggett and Duchesne
Counties)
330 East 100 South
Roosevelt, UT 84066
435-722-4518
Five-County Area Agency on Aging (Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane,
and Washington Counties)
1070 West 1600 South, Bldg. B
St. George, UT 84770
435-673-3548
Six-County Area Agency on Aging (Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete,
Sevier, and Wayne Counties)
250 North Main
Richfield, UT 84701
435-893-0700 or 1-888-899-4447
Council on Aging – Golden Age Center (Uintah County)
330 South Aggie Bld.
Vernal, UT 84078
435-789-2169
Mountainland Department of Aging and Family Services (Summit,
Utah, and Wasatch Counties)
586 East 800 North
Orem, UT 84097-4146
801-229-3800
Southeastern Utah AAA (Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties)
375 South Carbon Avenue
Price, UT 84501
435-637-4268 or 5444
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Weber Area Agency on Aging (Morgan and Weber Counties)
237 26th Street, Suite 320
Ogden, UT 84401
801-625-3770 or 800-209-2503
SERVICE AGENCIES___________________________________
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Utah Department of Human Services
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-538-3910 (Main Number)
Children's Special Health Care Needs
44 North Medical Drive
P.O. Box #14472
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4720
801-584-8284
Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-538-4200
Hearing, Speech, and Vision Services
44 Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801-584-8215
Medicaid
801-538-6155 or 1-800-662-9651
Medicare
(Enrollment) 1-800-772-1213
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Multiple Sclerosis Society
1440 Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-424-0113 or 800-344-4867
Muscular Dystrophy Association
849 LeVoy Dr. #210
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
801-278-6200
Private Insurance
Varies from policy to policy.
Contact insurance agency or benefits coordinator.
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
6835 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT (statewide services)
800-524-5152, www.uatf.org
Utah Housing Authority
Varies from county to county.
For general information call
2-1-1.
Veteran's Administration
1-800-827-1000; www.va.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
State Office of Rehabilitation
801-538-7530 or 1-800-473-7530
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Utah Parent Center
230 West 200 South #1101
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-272-1051
UCARE MODULE TOPICS_______________________________
1. Providing Personal Care
2. Dementia and Memory Loss
3. A) Caring for Older Adults with Chronic Health Issues
3. B) Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs
4. The Accessible Home
5. Taking Care of the Caregiver
6. Caring for those with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, or Mental
Health Issues
7. Community Supports for Remaining at Home
8. Working Effectively with In-Home Service Providers
9. Keeping Your Home and the Person You Care for Safe
10. Eating Healthy for Life
11. Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You
12. Legal and Financial Matters: What You Need to Know
For more information, please visit: http://www.ucare.utah.gov
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Acknowledgements
The UCare training materials were developed at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University by:
Marilyn Hammond, Ph.D., Utah State University
Judith M. Holt, Ph.D., Utah State University
Jeanie Peck, LCSW, Utah State University
Alma Burgess, M.S., Utah State University
Tracy Golden, Ph.D., Utah Valley University
Sherry Castro, Utah State University
The following individuals played a significant role in reviewing and refining the UCare training materials:
Sonnie Yudell, Program Manager, Utah Caregiver Support Program, Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services
Utah Coalition for Caregiver Support Project Management Team
Lynn Long
Maurice Wells
Clara McClane
Margene Luke
Nick Zullo
Terresa Newport
Simone Black
Elizabeth Squires
Laura Owen Keirstead
Rhonda Hypio
Megan Forbush
Kathy Nelson
Carrie Schonlaw
Paula Ledford
Geri Lehnardt
Stacy Wardwell
Diane Allen
And ongoing support from the members of the Utah Coalition for Caregiver Support
UCare Caregiver Participant Guide – Module 11, Assistive Devices: Tools to Help You Page 36
Additional agencies and individuals involved in the review and editing of the ACTC materials include:
Connie B. Panter, Utah State University
Lynelle Chenn, Utah State University
For more information, please visit: http://www.ucare.utah.gov, or email: [email protected]
This project was supported in part by grant number 90LR0021/01 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services,
Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or
opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.
The Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University
provided additional funding.
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All rights reserved.
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