Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.
The Mobility Assistance for People with Cognitive Disabilities (MAPCD) program, including the WayFinder 3 assistive smartphone navigation app and training program, addresses barriers to community mobility and provides supports to both individuals with cognitive deficits and their caregivers. We describe the MAPCD program and examine strategies that facilitated the adoption of the WayFinder 3 app designed to optimize independent community mobility.
Primary Author and Speaker: Sarah E. Anderson
Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Juckett
Contributing Authors: Carmen DiGiovine, Sandra A. Metzler, Ashley Stojkov, Bethany Frick, Kaetlyn E. Culter, and Elizabeth Mance
Date Presented 04/13/21
The MAPCD project uses the WayFinder3 GPS app and comprehensive trainings to improve community mobility for individuals with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers. Participants used the app in their daily lives, and preliminary findings demonstrate unique and substantial benefits including increased autonomy and improved quality of life. This research advances the field of OT through the implementation of innovative assistive technology to improve independence in community mobility.
Primary Author and Speaker: Kaetlyn E. Culter
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