AI-Powered Tool Enables Remote Home Accessibility Assessments for People With Disabilities
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Summary
A team of researchers has developed myAccessibleHome, a digital tool powered by AI that enables occupational therapists to remotely assess homes for hazards and accessibility issues for aging adults or people with disabilities. The tool allows therapists to evaluate a person's specific needs and challenges without requiring an in-person visit, making home modification assessments more accessible and efficient.
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· 1 pulledWe're thinking about the person and their specific needs, their specific challenges, the tasks that they need to do and want to do in their homes
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