Perth Education Program
Wednesday 6th May
| ROOM 1 | |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Getting It Across the Line:
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| 10:00-10:45 |
Engaging in Eye Gaze: Supporting Communication, Education and Recreation – Tanith Brien – Indigo
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| 11:15-12:15 |
TBC
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| 12:00-13:00 | LUNCH |
| 13:00-13:30 |
Active Controls Center Drive; The Biomechanical Benefits – Lauren Hunter – Linds Rehabilitation Equipment
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| 14:00-14:30 |
My technology journey – enabling more control of my life – Eleana Bredemeyer – Technology User & Maria White – OT
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| 15:00-15:30 |
AT Chat Assistive Technology Peer Mentoring Program – Kristy Harper – Ila
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| 16:00-16:30 |
Dragon Naturally Speaking V Apple Voice Control: A Battle for Voice Control Supremacy – Lauren Farrell – Indigo
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*Details subject to change
Wednesday 6th May
| ROOM 2 | |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Digital access: where we are and where we’re going – Dr Scott Hollier – Centre For Accessibility
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| 10:00-10:45 |
The Abstract and the Creative: Assistive Technology in Non-Traditional Workplaces – David Vosnacos – Visability
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| 11:15-12:15 |
Taking a Stand: Overcoming Obstacles to Improve Outcomes – Rachel Fabiniak – Permobil
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| 12:00-13:00 | LUNCH |
| 13:00-13:30 |
The Physical, Social and Psychosocial benefits of playing wheelchair sport – Wayne Mcnamara – Invacare
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| 14:00-14:30 |
Restraint or Postural Support – An essential part of the solution or a safety afterthought? – Tracee-lee Maginnity – Permobil
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| 15:00-15:30 |
Complex mobility solutions for clients with neuromuscular degenerative disorders and high level spinal cord Injuries – Karthik Pasumarthy – Fiona Stanley Hospital
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| 16:00-16:30 |
Manual Wheelchair Scripting – Why Compromise Is a Good Thing – Samuel Baker – Ottobock Australia
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Clinical Instructional Short Session
Clinical Plenary Long Session
Consumer
Product Innovation
AT Developments
Thursday 7th May
| ROOM 1 | |
| 9:00-9:45 |
Lying and Seating: More Linked than you Think! – Joana Santiago – Medifab NZ & Sarah Speno – Motum
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| 10:00-10:30 |
Wearable technology innovations for people with vision and literacy impairments – Rob Drummond – Quantum Reading Learning Vision
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| 11:00-11:45 |
OT’s Exploring Assistive Technology – Assessment, Prescription, Process and Funding – Panel of three OT’s and a facilitator (TBC) – Occupational Therapy Australia
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| 12:00-13:00 | LUNCH |
| 13:00-13:30 |
Prescribing Dynamic Manual Wheelchairs for Function and Independence – Lauren Hunter – Linds Rehabilitation Equipment
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| 14:00-14:30 |
A new approach to transfer – Bruce Gillespie – Transfer Systems Pty Ltd
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*Details subject to change
Thursday 7th May
| ROOM 2 | |
| 9:00-9:30 |
Innovations in mobile shower commode chair design – Emma Friesen – Raz Design Inc
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| 10:00-10:30 |
ARATA – what can Australia’s peak body for assistive technology do for you? – Libby Callaway
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| 11:00-11:30 |
How to Choose the Right Personal Alarm. . .And get Nan to Wear It – Lance Stracke – Guardian Safety Pendants
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| 11:45-12:15 |
Assistive Technology Trials: Optimising Outcomes for NDIS Participants – Jane Milne – Emprise Mobility
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| 12:00-13:00 | LUNCH |
| 13:00-13:30 |
Aquatic Therapy & Transfer Tips for Caregivers – Craig Slattery – Para Mobility
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| 14:00-14:30 |
Bariatric Seating and Mobility Considerations – Nick Reginato – Quantum Rehab
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Clinical Instructional Short Session
Clinical Plenary Long Session
Consumer
Product Innovation
AT Developments