On Thursday, October 10, 2024, twenty-eight Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students from the University of Pittsburgh attended the “Mainstream Smart Technology for Use and Participation” session presented by Dr. Gina Novario with assistance from Dr. Mariana Pacheco-Basquets and Mr. Varun Shilesh.
This session provided an overview of mainstream smart technologies (MST; i.e.,Smartphones, apps, and smart home devices), explored their evolving role within OT service delivery, and the considerations necessary to enable effective use as every day or assistive technology.