Registration
Participants must register to receive the recorded webinar and transcript.
About the Program
The webinar will provide an overview of the different types of dining systems that
are commercially available and provide information about each system and its best
application. Also, the importance of hydration will be discussed and how a drink
can be accessed by those who are unable to hold and lift a cup. There will be a question
and answer session at the end of the demonstration.
Participants will learn:
- The health and safety benefits of independent eating
- The pros and cons of existing dining technology
- The value of early introduction to independent eating and drinking
About the Presenter
Catherine Wyatt, Research Director for Mealtime Partners, Inc.
Catherine has spent the last 25 years specializing in the development of eating and
drinking technology to ameliorate mealtime dependence. As an integral part of the
development of eating and drinking technology she has developed the necessary strategies
to facilitate their use by a broad range of children and adults. Ms. Wyatt served
as Principal Investigator for three National Institutes of Health grants relating
to the development and clinical evaluation of feeding technology. Prior to working
for Mealtime Partners she was Technology Coordinator for the Bioengineering Program
at the Arc of the United States National Headquarters where she became involved in
research, development and clinical evaluation of assistive technology to support independent
eating and drinking for individuals who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
She is unique in her area of expertise.
Accommodations
CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation
to participate, please contact us at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail or by phone at 803-935-5263.
All program webinars are recorded and archived on our training page.