Assistive Technology Certificate

Knowledge of adaptive technology support for people with disabilities is beneficial to any field. With advances in technology providing support for people with disabilities to live more independently in the community, the demand for these professionals will continue to grow.

A certificate in assistive technology is a perfect fit if you serve individuals in:

• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech language pathology
• Special education
• Engineering
• Vocational rehabilitation

Understanding the technological advances in the field will prepare you to assess and provide solutions to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. Our courses give you hands-on experiences so you’re ready for real-world situations. You’ll get in-depth training in topics like:

• Computers, communication and controls in rehabilitation technology: You’ll learn how to evaluate access methods and controls used to operate computers, communication devices and powered wheelchairs, and investigate device features and integration factors.
• Augmentative communication assessment: We examine strategies and evaluation materials, including case example discussions of specific approaches for different ages, disabilities, and settings. You’ll work directly with speech-generating devices and gain hands-on experience using a variety of access methods, rate enhancement techniques and vocabulary expansion tools.
• Adaptive equipment design and fabrication: Explore custom design and fabrication of low-tech adaptive equipment. Practice sessions put you to work in our Assistive Technology Unit shop, where you’ll complete an individual project based on actual consumer request.