Home Smart Home

AMMAR IBRAHIM
 Outline

 Assistive Technology (AT)

 Types of AT
 Using AT
 Home Smart Home
 The future of AT
 What is assistive technology?

Products, equipment, and systems that enhance

learning, working, and daily living for persons with
disabilities.
 Smart home technology

 The smart home enables various devices around the

home, such as thermostats, lighting and door locks,
to be connected to the internet and controlled via
smartphone

 Like most technology before it, the vision of the

future has been expensive and often complicated,
putting it beyond the reach of many, however that’s
starting to change.
 Smart Home Technology Functions

 Control:  Alexa or Google Home:

 Lighting, TV  Weather, Shopping,

functions, Music, News, To do
thermostat, lists, Jokes, Timers,
appliances, door Math, Definitions,
locks, door bell, Calendar…
garage,
sprinklers,
automotive…
 Alexa

 “Alexa, what’s the weather today?”

 “Alexa, find me a nearby pizza restaurant”
 “Alexa, play some music”
 “Alexa, how many cups are in an ounce?”
 Benefits

 Safety and security

 Freedom to use technology
 Increase independence
 Convenience
 Considerations

 Installation
 Troubleshooting
 Maintenance
 Cost of equipment
 Contact

Ammar Ibrahim
MFP Housing Coordinator
Stavros Center for Independent Living
413-781-5555 ext. 347
aibrahim@stavros.org