Description: This is a fun and informative look at how two low cost apps ($1.99 and $18.99)
and Alexa can support independence in individuals even with significant
cognitive issues. Alice has utilized this mainstream technology for over 15 years
to assist her daughter, Kara, who sustained a severe TBI, and was left with many
challenges, to live a very independent life! This technology has given Kara the
ability to have her own voice remind her what to do throughout her day, and to
guide and support her in accomplishing daily tasks. In addition, Alice will
discuss and demonstrate how useful Amazon Alexa can be in assisting with
home safety as well as increasing knowledge of the world around us for
individuals with cognitive challenges.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe the use of and benefits in utilizing
- mainstream technology to support independence in individuals with limited
- ability to manage a daily routine.
- Participants will have increased knowledge of use of Amazon Alexa to
- support home safety
- Participants will be able to see and how to utilize mainstream technology to
- set up day to day task management and as a “job coach.”
Check out Alice & Kara Here: https://youtu.be/EXWVHjWpEJQ?si=kKKAM34tbAe4VKvi
