Webinar: Environmental controls: bringing it all together

Event Notes:

Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm

Aim: To increase understanding of environmental control systems and their role in supporting independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with MND through collaborative multidisciplinary assessment, selection, and implementation.

By the end of this webinar participants will be able to:

• define what environmental control systems are and explain their purpose
• describe the range of technologies available — from simple switch-based systems to integrated smart home and voice-controlled environments
• understand the roles of different members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing needs and implementing/referring to appropriate solutions
• discuss key factors influencing successful adoption, including accessibility, usability, training, and user engagement
• examine real-world examples or case studies demonstrating the impact of environmental controls on independence and participation.

Speaker: Simon Judge, Service Lead, Clinical Scientist, Barnsley Hospital Assistive Technology