Thursday Mar 11th 2027 at 11am
Bathroom accessibility and assistive technology for people with a spinal cord injury.
An online webinar with a focus on moving and handling for Occupational Therapists and other professionals covering ‘Spinal Cord Injury: Bathroom Accessibility, Assistive Technology and Environmental Approaches’. Provided and hosted by Closomat with experts from The Occupational Therapy Service.
Learning objectives
- Understand how different levels of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) affect functional performance, including mobility, transfer ability, postural control, fatigue, and bowel management routines.
- Assess bathroom environments for SCI-related barriers, considering accessibility, equipment needs, transfer methods, and user safety.
- Evaluate the role of adaptive equipment and automated toileting solutions, particularly for enabling independence, supporting bowel programmes, and reducing carer burden.
- Develop person-centred recommendations, incorporating environmental modifications and assistive technology to support long-term functional goals and quality of life for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
Our webinar presenter
Shelly Fredericks
Occupational Therapist
Shelly qualified in 2011 and has worked across hospitals, schools, specialist centres, private practice and community settings. She specialises in supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, developmental delay and learning disabilities. Her experience also includes a wide range of neurological, physical and genetic conditions, enabling her to provide person-centred support tailored to each child’s needs and goals.
