EADL examples include: emergency call devices, door opening systems, sip/puff or switch operated telephones, remote control lights or fans, and remote controlled audio systems. These devices may operate by infrared signals, radio frequency, Wi-Fi, or voice control.
EADL Services Include
- Evaluation and documentation of need for EADL
- Equipment trials of EADL (at MFB or in the home, if necessary)
- Insurance prior authorization/funding source assistance
- Coordination of EADL purchase
- Customization of EADL
- EADL setup and training in the home
Who Uses These EADLs
- Persons with mobility impairments and difficulty operating standard home devices or doors (spinal cord injury, severe arthritis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy)
- Persons with limited hand function or fine motor skills
- Persons concerned with safety when left alone – requiring a reliable means to call for assistance