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

RAJ PAGADALA AT SERVICES DIRECTOR A ssistive W ork T echnology (AWT). AWT Territories Two Bi-Regions Three Tri-Regions. Assistive Work Technology. AWT Statewide Team. Rehabilitation Technologist - 13 Positions . Occupational Therapist - 6 Positions.

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

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  1. RAJ PAGADALA • AT SERVICES DIRECTOR • Assistive Work Technology (AWT)

  2. AWT Territories Two Bi-Regions Three Tri-Regions

  3. Assistive Work Technology AWT Statewide Team Rehabilitation Technologist - 13 Positions Occupational Therapist - 6 Positions Rehabilitation Engineer - 6 Positions Rehabilitation Technician - 4 Positions (1 unfunded) AWT Supervisor (Atlanta) - 1 Position Total Positions - 30 Largest and Most Diverse AT Team in the Nation

  4. Assistive Work Technology Occupational Therapist - Bi/Tri Regional Rehabilitation Engineer Rehabilitation Technician Rehabilitation Technologist - One in each region

  5. Referral Technologist Engineer Technician OT Referral Process Counselor

  6. AWT Referral

  7. Assistive Work Technology TRI REGION Region9/Region11/Region12 Dublin/Valdosta/Savannah Rehabilitation Technologist Regional – 3 Technologists Occupational Therapist Tri-regional Savannah Rehab Engineer Tri-regional Savannah Rehab Technician Tri-regional Savannah

  8. Rehabilitation Technologist CCTV $1,500 - $3,000 JAWS SCREEN READER $900 BRAILLE NOTE-TAKER $4,500 Commercially availableassistive technology & computer accesstechnology Blind and Low Vision

  9. Rehabilitation Technologist Commercially availableassistive technology & computer accesstechnology

  10. Occupational Therapist Orthotics and Prostheses Job Analysis to identify appropriate work goals

  11. Occupational Therapist Seating and Positioning Transfer Skills

  12. Rehabilitation Engineer Home modifications

  13. Rehabilitation Engineer Vehicle Modifications

  14. Rehabilitation Technician Fabricates, sets-up, and troubleshoots equipment Equipment delivery and training Assists technologist, OT and rehab engineer

  15. 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 Why Use AWT?

  16. Modification of a cash register • Fabrication a portable aid for low vision client • Cordless phone & mouth stick holder

  17. The Role of AT for PWD in the Workplace

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