Assistive Technology Consultation
The right equipment, fitted to the person and the home
Walkers, shower chairs, lift chairs, medical alert pendants and smart home devices are often bought from an ad and end up unused in a closet. We match the technology to the person, check that it fits the home, and put the recommendations in writing so you can buy anywhere.
30-minute phone call. $50, credited toward your core assessment within 30 days.
In short
The Assistive Technology Consultation is an independent review of the equipment a person uses or needs, such as walkers, shower chairs, lift chairs, fall alerts and smart home devices. It is done by Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, a RESNA Assistive Technology Professional, who takes no payments from equipment companies or device makers. It is a $75 deep dive added to a core assessment, in person around Tampa Bay or by video in Florida, New York and Ohio.
Reviewed by Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT, ATP, CFPS. Last updated .
Key facts
- Price
- +$75, added to a core assessment. Included with Membership.
- Format
- In person around Tampa Bay (see our service area). By video for homes in Florida, New York and Ohio.
- You receive
- Written recommendations with specifications, training notes and a follow-up call
- How to start
- A $50 Initial Consultation, a 30-minute phone call.
How this fits with your core assessment
Every core assessment report touches on this topic. The deep dive goes further, with its own written plan. Dr. L'HommeDieu can add it to your visit on the consultation call.
In your core reportThe equipment the home needs most.
In the deep diveAn independent review of the assistive equipment the person uses or needs, with a specific focus on technology.
Is this for you?
- You have equipment at home that is not being used, or does not fit.
- You are about to buy a walker, shower chair, lift chair or fall alert and want to get it right.
- Someone's mobility has changed and their equipment may no longer suit them.
- You want fall detection or smart home help but do not know where to start.
Need a full system for family to support someone from a distance? See the Remote Caregiving Plan.
What happens
We review the person, their routines and the home, then everything they use or might need:
- Equipment already in the home: walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, transfer aids and lift chairs. Is it fitted correctly, used safely, and still right for how the person moves today?
- Fall detection and emergency response: wearable and passive options, matched to the person's routines and willingness to use them
- Smart home safety: lighting, motion and door sensors, voice control and video check-ins for family
- Power dependence: which devices need backup power during storms and outages
- Home fit: whether doorways, turning space, flooring and bathrooms can support the equipment
What you get
- A written recommendation list with specifications, so you can shop anywhere
- Notes on training for the user and caregivers
- A follow-up call to confirm the equipment works in daily life
Why an ATP?
An Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) is certified by RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, after meeting education and experience requirements and passing a national exam. The credential shows skill in assessing a person's needs and environment, matching them with the right technology, training users and following up. Medicare requires an ATP to be involved in certain complex power wheelchair decisions.
What we do not do
We advise; we do not sell. We do not supply equipment or bill insurance for it, and we accept no fees or commissions from equipment companies or suppliers. When equipment requires a prescription, such as a power wheelchair, we provide the assessment and recommendations for your physician and supplier.
Common questions
Do you sell equipment?
No. We advise; we do not sell. We accept no fees or commissions from equipment companies or suppliers, so you can buy anywhere.
Can you help with a power wheelchair?
Yes. When equipment needs a prescription, we provide the assessment and recommendations for your physician and supplier.
Can this be done by video?
Yes, when it is added to a core assessment done by video, for homes in Florida, New York or Ohio.
Start with a $50 Initial Consultation
Every service starts with a 30-minute call. Dr. L'HommeDieu works through what you need, gathers the important details about the person and the home, and schedules the right visit with you. Your $50 is credited toward any visit you book within 30 days.
30-minute phone call. $50, credited toward any visit within 30 days.
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