What are Wearables, Remote Supports and PERS?
Wearable Assistive Technology
Wearable AT refers to systems or devices that enable individuals with disabilities to improve the quality and capabilities of their life. Wearable technology has the potential to become assistive technology by helping people with sensorimotor impairments perform daily activities. It can be worn in various places and may depend on the design of the project. Wearables are often found in the format of jewelry (watch, ring, necklace, etc.), attached to clothing, glasses, headbands, or even head-mounted displays.
Remote Supports (RS)
Remote supports are the use of enabling technology to remotely support an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities in place of physical staff presence. Technology allows a remotely located person to monitor the health and safety of the individual without being physically present at the same location. Communication with the remote support staff is through live phone calls or video chat. Emergency response staff is sent to the home or worksite when needed for in-person assistance.
Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
PERS lets you call for help in an emergency by pushing a button. PERS has three components: a small radio transmitter (the device that you have with you), a console connected to your telephone, and an emergency response center that monitors calls. When the user presses the button on their device, the console automatically dials one or multiple programmed emergency telephone numbers. This call is picked up by an emergency response center that monitors these calls. The center staff identifies the caller, determines the nature of the emergency, and then calls the individual's emergency contact and/or emergency personnel.
These devices are on display at our Smart Home Demonstration Site in Oklahoma City. Click any of the linked devices to view a short demonstration video on YouTube.
Computer Access
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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Apple Watch | ✔️ | ||
FitBit Luxe Watch | ✔️ | ||
Google Tic Watch E3 | ✔️ | ||
Gray Matter Alliance GrandCare | ✔️ | ||
MyGuide Tablet | |||
Samsung Galaxy Tablet 8 | ✔️ | ||
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 | ✔️ | ||
Scissortail Software | ✔️ | ||
SkyAngel Watch | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Daily Living
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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AvaCraft Mixing Bowl | |||
Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor | ✔️ | ||
Button Hook with Zipper Pull | |||
ClipDifferent | |||
Colgate Electric Toothbrush | |||
Dose Health | ✔️ | ||
Dressing Aid with Shoe Horn | |||
ETAC Stable Cutting Board | |||
Foldable Shopping Cart | |||
Heat Induction Stove | |||
Hero Medicine Dispenser Subscription | ✔️ | ||
iHave Toothpaste Dispenser | |||
iTouchless Auto Trashcan | |||
Kinsa Quick Scan Smart Thermometer | |||
LiveFine Smart Wifi Automatic Pill Dispenser | ✔️ | ||
Long Reacher Grabber | |||
Magic Chef Talking Microwave Oven | |||
One-Handed Pot Stirrer | |||
Red Dinnerware with Lip | |||
Roomba | |||
The Toothbrush Pillow | |||
Withings Body + Digital Wi-Fi Smart Scale |
Environmental Adaptations
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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Active Care Bed | |||
American Lifetime Day Clock | ✔️ | ||
Angel Sense Wearable Sensor | ✔️ | ||
Anti-scald LED Faucet Lights | |||
Bidet | |||
Big Button Switch | |||
CyberPower Outlet Block | |||
Dementia Pillow | |||
EasyMote | |||
Echo Dot | |||
Echo Dot with Clock | |||
Echo Show 10 | |||
Ecobee Smart Thermostat | |||
Fidget Pillow | |||
Flipper Big Button Remote Control | |||
Gooseneck Clamp Mirror | |||
Grab Bars | |||
Hatch Egg Smart Sleep Lamp | |||
Hubble Day and Night Baby Monitor | ✔️ | ||
iDevices Smart Plug | |||
LEVOIT Smart Wifi Air Purifier | |||
Lowered Mobile Wardrobe | |||
Jellybean Switch | |||
Keyless Entry Lock | |||
Lifting Grab Bar | |||
Micro-lite Switch | |||
Mini Guardian Wearable Alert Device | ✔️ | ✔️ | |
Mobile Kitchen Island | |||
Nonslip Bath Mats | |||
Nonslip Eating Placemats | |||
Ring Alarm Security Kit | |||
RIng Doorbell Camera | |||
Ring Indoor Camera | |||
SafeWander Bed Exit Alarm Sensor | ✔️ | ||
Smart Humidifier | |||
Smart Light Switch | |||
Smoke Alarm and CO2 Monitor | |||
T Pull Door Closer | |||
Tilting Mirror | |||
TochTech Sleep Sense | ✔️ | ||
Touchless Soap Dispenser | |||
Underbed Lighting | |||
Weighted Lap Pad | |||
Wemo Mini Smart Plug |
Hearing
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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BeHear Proxy Neckband Bluetooth Speaker | ✔️ | ||
Smpl Big Button Photo Phone |
Recreation
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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Companion Cat Pet Therapy | |||
Walker Squawker Pet Companion | |||
Xbox Adaptive Controller | |||
Xbox One S | |||
Zen Garden |
Vision
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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Daylight 24 Desktop Magnifier | |||
Daylight 24 Floor Lamp Magnifier | |||
HUGOAI Smart Table Lamp | |||
Magno 2-in-1 Travel Lamp | |||
Magno Digital Magnifier |
Learning, Cognition, and Development
Device | Wearable | Remote Support | PERS |
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Time Timer (60 minutes) |