Technology Access, Equity, & Inclusion

Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to participate in daily living.

What is occupational therapy? | AOTA Information about the field of occupational therapy.

"The GAO report highlighted examples from school staff about how assistive technology has benefited students, including one student who “blossomed” after accessing eye gaze technology that allows students to interact with devices with just their eyes and another student who was able to express more words verbally through a communication device and special education supports."

GAO: Barriers keep schools from fully embracing assistive technology The federal government watchdog outlined how some districts use these tools to fit the individualized needs of students with disabilities.

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The team learned about several barriers for wheelchair curling athletes: the physical demands of traveling to training facilities, limited access to ice time and coaching, and facility constraints. The VR solution directly addresses these barriers.

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Red Deer Polytechnic researchers create wheelchair curling VR project - Red Deer Advocate A virtual reality applied research initiative conducted by Red Deer Polytechnic students and staff could reshape the future of wheelchair curling.