Date/Location:

December 3, 2025

Description:

This webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to environmental control assistive technologies, which provide individuals with physical disabilities with greater access to appliances and electronics. These tools can play a critical role in overall independence and securing and maintaining employment.

This session will explore a range of environmental control assistive technologies that empower individuals with disabilities to interact with and manage their surroundings more independently. Participants will learn about tools such as smart home devices, switch-accessible controls, voice-activated systems, and infrared control units. Examples of users who rely on these tools in daily life will also be highlighted. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how environmental controls can support autonomy, safety, and participation, particularly in workplace settings.

Speakers:

Rachel Scarboro, OTD, OTR/L

Hunter McFeron, MEd, CCC-SLP

Learning Outcomes:

Describe how environmental control assistive technology can reduce barriers to independence in home, work, and community environments.

Identify at least two categories of environmental control technologies and their core functions.

Explain how environmental control systems can be used to perform at least two common daily or workplace tasks.

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CEUs This activity is offered for up to 0.1 CEUs (1 hour of instruction). To register for CEUs:  

Download and complete the following forms.

Save the files names: 251203_TOOLS_Lastname_Firstname

Send both files to ceus@aacinstitute.org

Upon completion of the two forms and passing the quiz, a CEU certificate will be sent

Note: If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format.