Accessible Housing & Assistive Technology

Marty Exline & David Baker, Missouri Assistive TechnologyMissouri Inclusive Housing Network Meeting

April 24Columbia, MO

Introduction

Assistive Technology Devices & Services

Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities.

Any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, and use of an assistive technology device.

Missouri Assistive Technology

The mission of Missouri Assistive Technology is to increase access to assistive technology for Missourians with all types of disabilities of all ages

Missouri Assistive Technology is a state agency that provides programs and services that make AT more available. Whether it’s obtaining a no-cost amplified phone, getting low-interest financing for a stair lift or hearing aids. Trying out an augmentative communication device, iPad or more, MoAT offers a variety of options for accessing AT.

Individuals access MoAT to: Borrow and try out AT devices Get a hands-on demonstration of AT devices Find gently-used DME items Receive adaptive telephone equipment Receive adaptive equipment/software to access the Internet Finance AT Receive Training To learn about AT Resources

Larry

In nursing home for five yearsSat in commode wheelchairLow speech volume/difficulty understandingVery little AT in nursing homeTemperamentalBorrowed an ECURecycled Equipment - Sip and Puff WheelchairSeating Evaluation – Purchased chair

Transitioned Out -Purchased an ECUDoor opener with numerical keypadsEmergency Response System

On the Horizon?

More likely to be funded by payers like Medicaid?

Medicaid waiver amendments from CMS for:• Electronic Monitoring, Remote Monitoring or Telecare.• Some states have sought specific permission from CMS.• More in State Plan Services or Pilots?

Telecare Solutions

Electronic Monitoring/Communication/Telehealth Sensors – door, bed, chair, floor, temperature,

emergencies, unattended stoves, flood, seizuresCommunication SystemsVideo Monitoring

Rest AssuredNight Owl Support SystemsHome for Life Solutions

On the Horizon?

Medicaid State Plan Coverage of tablet devices?Colorado, Oklahoma, Vermont

All for communication, but…

New Mexico iPad PilotPilot Group

DeafHard of HearingDeaf-BlindSpeech Disability

AT Solutions that can contribute to inclusive, accessible living environment:

Video MonitoringEnvironmental controlsTask management and other cognitiveVisionCommunicationsReading and writingAccessibility – built in, switches, eye gaze, etc.

Remote Video Monitoring

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Remote Video Monitoring

Environmental Controls

Task Management Apps

Attention/Memory

Vision Apps

Mood Management

Communication Apps

Reading/Writing

Vision

Health Monitoring

Presenter Contact Information

Marty Exline & David BakerMissouri Assistive Technology

800-647-8557www.at.mo.gov