Assistive Technology

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Assistive Technology

• The iBOT
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About the iBOT

• Description
• Requirements
• Operation
• Rationale

• Inclusion
• Purchase Information
• Can Be Affordable
• References

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Description

• 4-Wheel Wheelchair
• Climbs 5 curbs
• Off-road ability
• Elevates to standing position
• Remote-ability
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Personal Requirements

• User must fit within weight requirements (75
  250 lbs)
• User must have sufficient hand function to
  operate
• Users knees must bend
• Users feet must fit in normal footrests
• User must be meet requirements (physically,
  cognitively, perceptually)
• User must be pre-measured
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Operation

• User must receive special training from a
  separate company from the supplier to avoid
  conflict of interest
• The training can cost from 200-800
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Rationale

• iBOT promotes increased inclusion due to
  maneuverability
• Students would be able to work at same height
  during chemistry lab, workshop, etc
• Generates independence and self-esteem
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Inclusion

• Uses less space than typical wheelchair
• Is no wider than users body
• Lifts user to regular standing height
• Enhances balance of user
• Allows use of stairs
• Reduces dependence on others
• Increases maneuverability of user to grassy
  areas, gravel, and sand
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Purchase information

• Cost is staggering
• 26100 per machine
• Pre-evaluation and training costs vary and are
  calculated per individual patient
• Travel costs for measurement, training
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CaliforniaRehabilitation Technology Works
(RTW)2195 Club CenterSan Bernardino, CA 92408
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How can we buy one?

• iBOT must be prescription from doctor
• Most insurances will cover the cost of the iBOT
  including Medicare
• Extraneous expenses can be paid for through
  insurance or potential donations as these are the
  least expensive of the total costs
• Customer Zone toll free at 1-866-813-0761
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References

• http//www.dekaresearch.com/ibot.html
• http//www.independencenow.com/home.html
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