Tomorrow's Tool For Today's Occupational Therapist

Tomorrow's Tool For Today's Occupational Therapist

Alex Knoll & Hannah Munro OTD/S Belmont University, School of Occupational Therapy

In partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of OTD, Faculty advisor Dr. Teresa Plummer

INTRODUCTION

Alex Knoll is a 14-year-old inventor & the founder of Ability App. The app was created to promote both inclusiveness & accessibility throughout the world. Ability App will be formatted within the principles of universal design so individuals with visual, auditory, cognitive, & motor impairments can effectively navigate the app. Individuals with impairments & their caregivers will be able to download the app for free on their smartphones or computers.

The app will provide information regarding specific accessibility features located at places of public accommodation. The accessibility features noted in the app will include wheelchair ramps, wheelchair accessible seating, Braille signs and menus, & assistive technology for people with hearing impairments. Ability App will also list services that promote full participation in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

These services will include: (1) In-home care (2) Grocery delivery (3) Accessible transportation (4) Occupational therapy

CLIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES

ABILITY APP

INCREASED CONFIDENCE

SOCIAL

COMMUNITY

PARTICIPATION REINTEGRATION

HOW ABILITY APP WORKS

hearing

mobility vision

CUSTOMIZE

Select impairment type to customize your search: Cognitive Hearing Mobility Vision

N E E D S A N A LY S I S

One in 4 U.S. adults (61 million Americans) have a disability that impacts major life activities (CDC, 2015).

Disability becomes more common with age affecting about 2 in 5 adults age 65 & older (CDC, 2015).

Baby Boomers will make up 15% of our population by 2020 (CDC, 2015).

"Reports from countries with laws on accessibility, even those dating from 20 to 40 years ago, confirm a low level of compliance. Little information is available in accessible formats, & many communication needs of people with disabilities are unmet" (WHO, 2016, p.10).

"Restricted participation in social activities impedes community reintegration. Therefore, promoting participation is an important goal of rehabilitation for people with SCI" (Atobatele et al., 2018, p. 306).

"Increased social participation improved community reintegration & feelings of self-worth and confidence among individuals with SCI. Community reintegration leads to life satisfaction & a sense of competence and is essential for psychological and economic well-being" (Atobatele et al., 2018, p.306).

cognitive

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FIND ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS

Get search results for accessible locations around the globe!

Hill Street Caf?

Exterior Spaces Accessible

Add / View Photos Add Ratings

Interior Spaces Accessible

Add / View Photos

VIEW DETAILS

View photos, ratings, & accessibility details.

Users & Business Owners / Operators can also update information, add photos, and provide ratings.

COGNITIVE FILTER Includes:

?Sound Sensitivities ?Light Sensitivities ?Crowd Sizes ?Visual Noise Level

HEARING FILTER Includes:

?Access to Assistive Technologies & Devices ?Availability of Electronic Ordering Systems

Get Search Results For Accessible

?LBoaccaktigonrsoAurnodunNd oTihseeGLloebve!el Ratings ?Staff educated regarding service delivery

to individuals with hearing impairments

MOBILITY FILTER Includes:

?Accessible Ramps & Doorways ?Accessible Bathrooms ?Accessible Hotel Rooms ?Accessible Public Transportation Nearby ?Automatic Doors

VISION FILTER

Includes:

?Braille Menus, Maps, Signs

?Service Animal Relief Areas ?Background Noise Level Get Search Results For Accessible

?Visual Noise Level

Locations Around The Globe!

?Staff educated regarding service delivery

to individuals with vision impairments

ABILITY AMBASSADOR'S ROLE

Would you like to promote inclusiveness for all individuals? You're invited to become an Ability Ambassador!

Ability Ambassadors simply note on Ability App where the impairment friendly features are where they live, work, play, & visit. It's fun, free, & easy! SCAN ME Just help if you can. Visit to sign up! When Ability App launches, we will notify you!

Scan the QR Code or visit for more information

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