Assistive Technology Center
Assistive Technology Center in collaboration with the Enabling Mobility Center (EMC) through the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy. Paraquad now houses an internationally recognized mobility skills course and provides the unique opportunity to perform community-based research and service unlike no other.
ATC/EMC staff is made up of employees from Washington University and Paraquad who have professional backgrounds in occupational therapy, physical therapy, engineering, disability research, and statistics. Participants are evaluated on the MSC over time and with new assistive technology. Surveys are completed through the NIDRR AT in the Community grant to determine associations between community participation among persons with mobility limitations and skill level with assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Consumer Fair
There's a wealth of new assistive technology products that enable people with disabilities to live life to its fullest.
The Assistive Technology (AT) Consumer Fair provides community members information on disability related services and
opportunities to try new products.
Featured exhibits include adapted vehicles, wheelchairs, products for low-vision, products for deaf/hard of hearing, adaptive computer technology,
adaptive recreational equipment, disability service organizations, healthcare organizations, independent living centers and assist dogs.
Assistive technology demonstrations include an adapted Hummer, iBOT mobility system, voice enhancement technology, quad rugby, adaptive art and much more.
The Assistive Technology Consumer Fair is a free event hosted by the Enabling
Mobility Center through Paraquad, Inc. and Washington University's Program in
Occupational Therapy, in collaboration with the Home Builders Association.
Paraquad Repair Services
Paraquad is pleased to announce our newest service, the Repair Service Program for mobility devices. The addition of the Repair Services Program allows the Assistive Technology Center to provide a well-rounded service to mobility device users.
The Repair Services Program provides evaluations and repairs for new and used devices. Our staff members include three repair technicians with over 35 years in experience. Appointments are available four days a week.
Click here for more information on Paraquad Repair Services.
Mobility Skills Course
ATC/EMC has designed and implemented a state of the art mobility skills course (MSC) along with protocols for evaluation and training. The skills course is the central feature of the Assistive Technology Center and allows persons with mobility limitations to safely test new skills and venture into community-based obstacles such as pot-holes, cross slopes, sand, gravel, and ramps.
Accessible Exercise/Health and Wellness
The accessible exercise program offered through the EMC is funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH). A dozen different pieces of accessible exercise equipment are available for MFH study participants. Programs are administered by EMC staff including occupational therapists, a physical therapist and physical therapy assistant. All participants receive a health handbook which provides a wealth of information for persons with disabilities seeking healthcare services, exercise programs, and community resources. Upon completion of the 12-week study, participants may enroll in the EMC fee-for-service exercise program or seek out accessible programs in their community.
Additional Services
General wheelchair evaluations including cushion & pressure mapping are also available by appointment for persons with Medicare or private insurance. EMC staff also provides assistive technology resources; coordinate the Assistive Technology Peer Consultant Program, present research presentations on community participation internationally, present to community organizations on EMC programs and outreach to the public through involvement in the vendor demonstrations and AT Fair.
Assistive Technology Reutilization Program
The Assistive Technology Reutilization Program is a one-stop clearinghouse providing information and resources, assistance identifying needed durable medical equipment, repair or restoration of donated medical equipment and the distribution of recycled or used equipment to people with disabilities in the St. Louis area.
For additional information about the Assistive Technology Reutilization Program contact our Information and Referral line at 314/289-4200 (voice) or 314/289-4252 (TTY)
For more information on the EMC visit: enablemob.wustl.edu
