Assistive Technology

LADACIN has always been committed to remaining on the cutting edge of assistive technology that will benefit our students and clients.

Our assistive technology program includes augmentative communication, computer access, adapted toys and switches, electronic aids for daily living, seating, positioning, mobility, and work site modification. We offer an array of low-tech and high-tech options for computer technology, ranging from adaptive keyboards to state of the art interactive whiteboards. Through our process, which integrates therapy and education, our team strives to maximize any purposeful movement an individual may have; for example, using a head pointer or hitting a switch with a knee or foot. By incorporating the tools that make learning accessible with intensive personalized instruction, LADACIN staff is equipped to help students and clients reach their full potential.

Assistive Technology Handbook

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) & Life Skills

We use Assistive Technology to help individuals gain greater independence in the areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Life Skills. Our goal is to assess an individual’s functional status, determine individual goals, work towards increasing independence, and maximize potential. Transdisciplinary teams work together to ensure the use of all tools available (high and low tech) to ensure success.

We encourage the training and development of ADLs and practical living skills such as: personal hygiene, feeding, meal preparation, laundry, sewing, basic computer skills, vocational exploration, and planning for the future.

Augmentative Communication Devices

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) equipment can have many forms: language boards/books, alphabet boards, and voice output switches are considered low tech devices. High technology items include, but are not limited to, laptop computers and iPads with specialized communication software, and computer-based voice output devices. Assistive technology such as key guards, mounting systems, touch screens, switches, or eye gaze systems may be required in addition to the AAC equipment.

Positioning and Mobility

LADACIN Network offers a wide variety of mobility and positioning equipment and assists clients and students in obtaining their own customized equipment. These may include mobile standers, positioning wedges and mats, bolsters, upper extremity weight bearing devices, trays, bolster chairs, corner chairs, and other cushion postural support hardware.

Mobility devices and equipment utilized at LADACIN include an extensive variety of walkers, gait trainers, canes, strollers, and adapted bicycles. Transfer aids used are mechanical lifts (power and manual), sliding boards, and transfer discs. The Quadriciser, located in the Schroth Center, is a state-of-the-art motorized exercise device used with individuals who are unable to use traditional exercise equipment.

Positioning and Mobility

LADACIN Network offers a wide variety of mobility and positioning equipment and assists clients and students in obtaining their own customized equipment. These may include mobile standers, positioning wedges and mats, bolsters, upper extremity weight bearing devices, trays, bolster chairs, corner chairs, and other cushion postural support hardware.

Mobility devices and equipment utilized at LADACIN include an extensive variety of walkers, gait trainers, canes, strollers, and adapted bicycles. Transfer aids used are mechanical lifts (power and manual), sliding boards, and transfer discs. The Quadriciser, located in the Schroth Center, is a state-of-the-art motorized exercise device used with individuals who are unable to use traditional exercise equipment.