RAJ PAGADALA AT SERVICES DIRECTOR A ssistive W ork T echnology (AWT)

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RAJ PAGADALAAT SERVICES DIRECTOR

Assistive Work Technology (AWT)

AWT Territories

Two Bi-RegionsThree Tri-Regions

Assistive Work Technology

Rehabilitation Technologist - 13 Positions

Occupational Therapist - 6 Positions

Rehabilitation Engineer - 6 Positions

Rehabilitation Technician - 4 Positions (1 unfunded)

AWT Statewide Team

AWT Supervisor (Atlanta) - 1 Position

Total Positions - 30

Largest and Most Diverse AT Team in the Nation

Assistive Work Technology

Rehabilitation Technologist - One in each region

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation Engineer

Rehabilitation Technician

- Bi/Tri Regional

Referral Process

Counselor

Technologist

Referral

OTEngineer Technician

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AWT Referral

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Rehabilitation Technologist Regional – 3 Technologists

Occupational Therapist Tri-regional

Savannah

Rehab Engineer Tri-regional Savannah

Rehab Technician Tri-regional

Savannah

Assistive Work TechnologyTRI REGION

Region9/Region11/Region12Dublin/Valdosta/Savannah

Rehabilitation TechnologistCommercially available assistive technology & computer access technology

CCTV$1,500 - $3,000

BRAILLE NOTE-TAKER $4,500

Blind and Low Vision

JAWS SCREEN READER $900

Rehabilitation TechnologistCommercially available assistive technology & computer access technology

Occupational Therapist

Job Analysis to identify appropriate work goals

Orthotics and Prostheses

Occupational Therapist

Transfer Skills Seating and Positioning

Rehabilitation EngineerHome modifications

Rehabilitation Engineer

Vehicle Modifications

Rehabilitation Technician

Fabricates, sets-up, and troubleshoots equipment

Equipment delivery and training

Assists technologist, OT and rehab engineer

Why Use AWT? Technology required to overcome barrier Assess appropriateness of vocational goal Vehicle/Home Modifications Review vendor recommendations Minimize cost for the agency Job Saves Challenging situations – Team

collaboration Marketing

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1. Modification of a cash register

2. Fabrication a portable aid for low vision client

3. Cordless phone & mouth stick holder

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The Role of AT for PWD in the Workplace