ATIA 2027 Education Program: Custom Smart Homes: Wearables & Home Assistant

ATIA 2027. Assistive Technology Industry Association Annual Conference

Talionis presentation: Discover how to build affordable, accessible smart home environments tailored for individuals with motor disabilities. This session presents a practical DIY approach using a Raspberry Pi 5, Home Assistant, and mainstream wearables to automate daily living activities. Occupational therapists and tech professionals will learn to configure custom, switch-accessible visual interfaces and use Bluetooth proximity to trigger personalized environmental controls, such as lighting and multimedia.

Join us to explore how low-cost «Maker» strategies can empower user independence with highly adaptable assistive technology