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  <title>Everyday Evidence: 3D Printing and OT's Role in Assistive Technology</title>
  <description> How can occupational therapy practitioners expand their role in assistive technology development, and what does 3D printing have to do with it?&amp;amp;nbsp; In this episode of Everyday Evidence, we’re joined by Bill Janes, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L, whose work as an occupational therapist, researcher, and assistive tech advocate explores the intersection of 3D printing, client-centered care, and the PEOP framework. Together, we explore the potential of 3D printing to transform how occupational therapy practitioners approach problem-solving in assistive technology, offering customizable, affordable, and innovative solutions that can meet unique client needs in real-time. We discuss practical case examples, lessons from an ALS clinic collaboration, and recent research that demystifies the design process and challenges assumptions about cost and feasibility. &amp;amp;nbsp;   Resources: Makers Making Change Thingiverse TinkerCAD ATIA – Assistive Technology Industry Association RESNA – Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America OT&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;amp; 3D Printing Facebook Group AT-AT Lab, University of Missouri &amp;amp;nbsp; Research Articles Referenced: Feasibility of Customized 3D-Printed Assistive Technology Within an Existing Multidisciplinary Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinic&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; Assessing the Use of Co-design to Produce Bespoke Assistive Technology Solutions Within a Current Healthcare Service: A Service Evaluation &amp;amp;nbsp; From Makerspaces to Practice:&amp;amp;nbsp; 3D Printing Expansion to Improve Assistive Technology Access &amp;amp;nbsp; Contact Hour Survey Link  </description>
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