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As we continue to embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly chatbots and other cognitive supports, this year’s capstone student plans to develop materials for the course with a particular focus on AI. It is exciting to consider how the use of near peer teaching can continue to support occupational therapy students’confidence in using AT with their future clients. SPECIAL THANKS The Herbert and Charlotte Meyer Assistive Technologies Laboratory & Quiet Room in the VCU College of Health Professions, was made possible by Dr. John H. and Mrs. Carlyn Meyer Dalness, in memory of her parents. The lab space features advanced technology which provides occupational therapy students with further training as they prepare to serve patients in clinical settings after completion of their studies. https://chp. vcu.edu/about/featured-news/articles/a-look-at-the-assistive- technologies-laboratory.html REFERENCES Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (2023). 2023 Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Standards and Interpretive Guide. https://acoteonline.org/accreditation-explained/ standards/
YouTube Video - Video AG 1: Students use XBox adaptive controller and different switches to play Rocket League. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVD85iEJ2CM
YouTube Video - Video AG 2: Students using Ablenet Hitch 2 switch interface with different switches to play battleship on imac computer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyJ9-SG9L-I
Assistive Technology Act of 2004, 29 U.S.C. § 2202(2) et seq. (2004).
Assistive technology devices and services in occupational therapy practice. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy , 2024, Vol. 78(Supplement 1), 7810410130. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.78S106 Dishman, K., Duckart, J., & Hardman, L.J. (2021). Perceptions of assistive technology education from occupational therapists certified as assistive technology professionals. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 75(2). doi: 10.5014/ajot.2021.041541. PMID: 33657353.
YouTube Video - Video AG 3: Student using tobidynavox PCI with surface tablet to play candy crush using eye gaze access. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZTIg5h1qVY
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