Assistive Technology & Universal Design Resources

Funded by an endowment from the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF), the MSRRTC has conducted research which indicates that assistive technologies (AT) can enhance mobility and environmental control for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and may play a key role in workplace accommodations.

The studies listed below illustrate how Assistive Technologies can be useful for people with MS, caregivers, and health care providers in addressing difficulties with:

• fine motor coordination
• reading
• writing
• mobility
• bladder management
• vision
• memory
• cognitive organization
• personal safety
• communication

The information may also be employed in the development of products that increase accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including those using AT.

Assistive Technology & Workplace Accommodation Studies

• Case 1: Modifying the Work Environment to Improve Productivity, Organization, and Endurance
• Case 2: Modifying the Living Environment to Increase Independence
• Case 3: Improving Computer Access and Environmental Controls
• Case 4: Providing Computer Access for Persons with Quadrapelegia
• Case 5: Increasing Computer Access to Improve Communication and Quality of Life
• Case 6: Improving Computer Access to Increase Participation in Life Activities
• Case 7: Improving Computer Access to Improve Productivity
• Case 8: Using Assistive Technology Devices to Improve Quality of Life