Utah Assistive Technology Program

Clay Christensen displays modular hose and an electronic, voice-activated personal assistant. Both are examples of high- and low-tech assistive technology available in the Utah Assistive Technology Program's demonstration libraries.

Posted: Sunday, August 13, 2017 10:03 am

USU's Assistive Technology Lab has created Demonstration Libraries Craig Hislop cachevalleydaily.com |

Two demonstration libraries created by Utah State UniversitysAssistive Technology program allowpeople with disabilities to travel to either Logan or Roosevelt to try out devices before they buy them.

Those at the AT lab within the Center for Persons With Disabilities understand how much money already goes to medical care and services, and its an added expense when they order a device off the internet, hoping it will solve a problem, only to discover its not quite right for their needs.

We have some really great devices we have added to our demonstration libraries, said Clay Christensen, coordinator at the Logan AT Lab. Liftware eating utensils are products that can help those with tremors. If you have someone you are caring for these devices are very helpful in feeding. Its a cool option we have and it is available for demonstration.

Liftware products cost just under $200 for a starter kit. Its no wonder that some families might want to try a few different adapted spoons before making a decision.

Christensen said they have apps that can help with dementia and alzheimers plus communication augmentative and learning applications for autism and other learning disabilities.

Also, the Assistive Technology Lab is known for its ability to custom build assistive technology per person.

In this work there is not a one-size-fits-all because each disability is different and in different ranges and levels. Recently we modified some bicycles for people who otherwise could not ride a bike; this was for children and teens.

Christensen encourages those who might be helped at the the AT Lab to call him at 797-0699.

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