by Craig Hospital
Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado is one of the world's leading rehabilitation hospitals for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury, and its Assistive Technology Lab is a nationally recognised resource for AT evaluation, training, and education. The Smart Home Technology guide is freely available online and is updated by AT specialists and occupational therapists.
The guide reviews and recommends specific products across categories including smart locks (e.g. August Smart Lock), motorised window blinds, programmable thermostats, smart speakers (Amazon Echo, Google Home), streaming devices with broad voice-control support, and full environmental control units such as the autonoME. Each entry notes compatibility with voice, eye gaze, sip-and-puff, head tracker, and switch access, making it practical for people with a wide range of physical access needs.
People with spinal cord injury, ALS, MS, cerebral palsy, or other conditions that limit upper-limb movement and who want to control their home environment with minimal physical effort. The guide is equally useful for caregivers, occupational therapists, and case managers planning a home discharge.
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Ava
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Awarewolf
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