This session examines proper wheelchair mounting for a Speech Generating Device. This will include an overview of basic principles for choosing and setting up a wheelchair mount.  An overview of all the components will be made as well as how to identify the proper clamps, tubes, and joints for specific wheelchairs.  Participants will engage in a 75-minute hands-on lab to build and adjust their own mounts using the actual components.  Issues will be discussed for clinical considerations of the impacts mounting can have on communication and activities of daily living along with safety issues when mounting to an individual’s mobility system.

 

Learning outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify and define the 5 core principles of wheelchair mounting for a Speech Generating Device. 
2. Identify and locate the major parts of a wheelchair mount when attached to an individual’s wheelchair.
3. Explain three impacts mounting can have on communication and activities of daily living.  

Agenda:

15 minutes – Introduction to Core Principles

30 minutes

• Overview of mounting components.
• Identifying the proper base clamp and tools.
• Putting the basic mount together.
• Safety Considerations.

75 minutes - Hands on Lab with questions and answer.         

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Please note the following details regarding this course:

• You must register for this course using your own AACLJ account.
• All attendees will have the opportunity to download a Certificate of Attendance/Completion, depending on the class.
• ASHA CEU and certificate eligibility require complete live attendance.
• Certificates will be available to participants with verified attendance within a 2-week processing period.

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