The Ted Talk, Why We Need Universal Design, focused on the need for products and environments to be accessible and usable for all people without having to modify them. The main point was that innovation is key to remove barriers of our disability. He said we all have a disability. Innovation and technology are key to making universal design.
I chose to listen to the podcast by GlassHalfFullOT called Living in Place and OT's Role in Home Modification. Home modification is so intriguing to me. I am a very tech savvy person. I love adaptive technology. I learned about CLIPP, certified living in place professional and their services. This is something I would be extremely interested in. A few of the most common home modifications are grab bars and elevated toilets. A personal hygiene seat was a new concept for me. It is supposed to help them if they have pain while wiping themselves or develop bacterial infections for improper hygiene. The modifications made are great for function but now are made to be more attractive making it easier to make the switch to a modified home! There are so many home adaptations that can be made like plugged in flash lights that automatically come on when the power is out. This would be extremely beneficial for the elderly when getting up to go to the bathroom or evacuating the room for an emergency. Simple changes can make a big difference like changing out smoke detectors, installing grab bars, door levers, and changing faucet temperature. I personally would not have thought about changing the water temperature setting. This certification is one I think all OT's should have.
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