Accessibility recommendations

Accessibility Recommendations :

The differently-abled population in India is disadvantaged as public facilities like playgrounds, cinema halls, government buildings, train stations, washrooms, footpaths, etc., are not designed keeping in mind wheelchair accessibility. Similarly, these public buildings are not equipped to help the hearing impaired and visually impaired get around independently.

Many a time, certain home adaptations or modifications need to be implemented to support or enhance the functioning of the patient, e.g., Grab bars and anti-slip flooring in the bathroom, a work desk under which the wheelchair can slide in, and a bed with bed rails installed to improve patient’s bed mobility and transfers.

At TheraCure we will assist with practical solutions to public and residential space design, whether it’s a new upcoming space or an existing one.

Accessibility means making available to the differently-abled the same environment, knowledge, participation in activities, and exposure to the same facilities that the abled population has the privilege to. A person with a disability should acquire knowledge and live life in the way an individual who does not have a disability lives. Accessibility includes infrastructure, classroom technology, learning management systems, multimedia, documentation, etc.

Accessibility Recommendations made by an Occupational Therapist can improve the way that a client lives and works in the home. These recommendations can include assistive devices, equipment, and environmental changes. They can be recommended immediately following an injury or anytime there is a change in function. Occupational therapists in Mumbai are trained to evaluate the needs of clients and make recommendations that will make the home more accessible and comfortable.

Accessibility recommendations

In addition to the recommendations for improving the access to the home, occupational therapists have also highlighted the importance of step-free access. Level access is critical for the aging-in-place process and home discharge. The survey respondents emphasized the importance of a step-free entrance, a level pathway, and at least one step-free exit from the home. Previous studies have also stressed the importance of accessible design elements.

As health care accessibility is of great concern to many countries around the world, Occupational Therapists have become concerned about access to their services. Accessibility recommendations are essential in addressing the needs of all members of the community.

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What Exactly Does Accessible Technology Mean?

Accessible Technology is a technology that has been created to be accessible to all users. Electronic papers, websites, software, hardware, videos, music, and other technologies are all included. People that interact with technology come from a wide range of backgrounds. We can’t assume all people utilize a typical monitor for output or a keyboard and mouse for input.

Let’s consider the following users:

  • The majority of blind people utilize either audio or tactile output (devices called screen readers that interpret online material using synthetic voice) (a refreshable Braille device).
  • People with cognitive difficulties, including dyslexia, may benefit from the audible output.
  • Individuals with limited eyesight can use screen magnification tools to zoom onto a specific area of the visual screen.
  • Many individuals with poor vision can increase the text on web pages by utilizing normal browsing functionalities like Ctrl + in Windows or Command + in Mac OS X.
  • Those with fine motor impairments might be unable to operate a mouse and may depend on keyboard instructions or assistive technologies like voice recognition, head pointer, mouth sticks, or eye-gaze surveillance devices.
  • Those who are deaf or have poor hearing will not access auditory content; consequently, the video must be subtitled, and the audio translated.
  • People may be utilizing mobile devices such as phones, tablets, or other devices, which indicates they are engaging with their devices and getting material through various screen sizes and gestures or other interfaces.

At TheraCure, our Scope of Physiotherapy includes

  • Muscle strength and muscle length evaluation & quantification
  • Recommending remedial exercises
  • Physical treatment by electrotherapy modalities like ultrasonic therapy, contrast bath, cryotherapy, hydrocollator, trans-electric muscle stimulation, also different therapeutic exercises by machines
  • Applying manual therapy, mobilization, manipulation of soft tissue techniques etc.
  • Myo-fascial release massage to lengthen tight/ contracted tissues.
  • Make an exercise folder for the client to take home.
  • Aid in-home evaluation to make the environment barrier-free and accessible.
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