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Introduction to Assistive Technology at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
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Who We Are
• The fifth largest rehabilitation provider in the nation, the Institute provides a continuum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community services for people with short- and long-term conditions, injuries and disabilities in communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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What is Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is all around us. We all use it on a daily basis. It is anything which makes our job and daily living easier or more productive. To illustrate, think of a pencil. The pencil and paper work as a memory aid. You write out a note so you won’t forget something important.
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•Aides of Daily Living•Occupational Therapy•Vocational Services•Pediatrics•Wheelchairs and Seating•Augmentative Communication•Aquatics•ABLE•Academics•Cognitive Rehabilitation• Inpatient Services
Service Line of Assistive Technology
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• Assistive Technology produces a quarterly newsletter regarding practices, successes, new technology, and happenings within Assistive Technology. This is a free newsletter
• E-mail Jen Mundl at [email protected]
Assistive Technology Newsletter
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• Would you like occasional emails sent to you regarding Assistive Technology resources and upcoming events?
• Email Jennifer Mundl at [email protected] to be placed on the mailing list.
AT Listserv
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• Cummins volunteer engineers are able to design products at no cost to the client for non-electrical and reasonably cost items. There is a limit on the cost but contact Jennifer Mundl for more information: [email protected]
Cummins Creations
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Assistive Technology Lab
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES• Demonstrations• Tours• Staff Training• Evaluations• Consumer Training• Equipment Repair• Programming• Open Lab
Contact: Jen Mundl 612-775-2577 or [email protected]
Matthew White, [email protected] or 612-775-2578
Location: Second-Floor at Golden Valley
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Sister Kenny
Abbott Northwestern--Sister Kenny is a hospital-based rehabilitation unit specializing in serving individuals with various disabilities. It is a multi-disciplinary service with most therapies that can be transferred to the Golden Valley Rehabilitation Program.
Location: Allina Hospital in Minneapolis
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Stillwater Courage Kenny
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES• One-on-One Aquatic Physical • Occupational Therapy• Speech Therapy• Physical Therapy• Pediatric Services• Independent Therapeutic Exercise• Group Disability-Specific Classes• Swim Lessons• Adapted Swimming Equipment• 92 Degree Pool to enhance
performance• Wheelchair Accessible Pool
Contact: St. Croix 651-439-8283
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Burnsville Courage Kenny
Services offered • Pediatric Services• Speech Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Autism Services• Communication Devices• Adapted Play• Academic Enhancement• Switch Access• Behavioral Management
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Resources to Know about
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Did You Know?
Fun Facts • 49% of disabled who work use computers• Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice recognition
product for computer access. The preferred version's vocabulary includes 250,000 words with the ability to add additional words and phrases.
• Cochlear implants, small electronic devices implanted under the skin behind the ear, have helped 59,000 people worldwide regain some hearing.
• Every 18 months, the power of a CPU will double. • Today, as soon as you purchase your computer, it is
outdated. It is difficult for AT to keep up with the industry as advances in hardware and software.
• 20% of job accommodations are no cost.• 51% of assistive technology devices and
accommodations are between 1 and 500 dollars.
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Matthew White, OTR/L
Matthew White, OTR/LCKRI Assistive Technology [email protected]
• Email questions regarding assistive technology• Assists with co-treatments with
therapists• Daily management of assistive technology program• Offers training to staff• Arranges training for staff• Provides overview to visitors• Assists with technical support• Purchases new equipment• Updates staff on the latest developments in AT
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Jen Mundl, MS, ATP
Jen MundlLead Assistive Technology [email protected]
• Assistive technology assessments• Assistive technology training• AT Newsletter• PowerPoint Presentations• S-Drive• Staff and consumer trainings• Co-treatment with therapy staff• Assistive technology listserv• Technical Support• Customization of Equipment• Email or phone consultations
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Ashley Bailey
Ashley BaileyAssistive technology General [email protected]
• Manages assistive technology inventory• Presentations• Creates cheat sheets for participants• Works on assistive technology projects for staff• Publications• Manages checkout system for equipment• Sends equipment from inventory to different locations
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Assistive Technology Services3915 Golden Valley RoadGolden Valley, MN 55422
Welcome to the Team!
