Assistive Technology

You are in: Assistive Technology Team

Assistive Technology Team

The Assistive Technology Team at WIHD evaluates people with disabilities for technology supports, and gives training in assistive technology interventions.

Services include:

• Evaluations in the areas of augmentative/ alternative communication, computer and environmental access, seating and positioning, vision technology and/or instructional technology;
• Training to individuals with disabilities in the use of assistive technology devices; and
• Training and consultation to agency- or school-based teams in how to develop assistive technology interventions and put them into place successfully.

Individuals, family members, or organizations that provide services topeople with disabilities can call about these services.

For more information or to request an assistive technology evaluation, please contact:

Lydia Schiemer,(914) 594-1317, lschiemer@wihd.org

Assistive Technology Team Members:

Kate Franklin, Ph.D., Speech/Language Therapist (914) 594-4852, kathleen_franklin@nymc.edu

Long, Lisa, M.S., CF Speech-Language Pathology Fellow (914) 493-5982, LLong@wihd.org

Obermeyer, Izel, OTR Co-Director, Assistive Technology Program (914) 493-1879, IObermeyer@wihd.org

Karen VanDenHeuvel, OTR, Occupational Therapist (914) 493-2132, KVanden@wihd.org

Back to top