Power Wheelchair Programming + Alternate Controls HALLAM

Hands-On Learning | Live Trials | Real-World Clinical Skills

For many clients with complex physical needs, a standard joystick just isn’t an option. Thankfully, emerging technologies—from head arrays and switch systems to smart-glasses-based controls—are transforming how people can drive and interact with their powered wheelchairs and environment.

At this event, therapists will not only learn about these alternate access systems but also trial them firsthand to understand what works in real clinical practice. Whether you're new to scripting alternate power controls or looking to sharpen your skills, this session offers a practical, interactive deep dive into choosing and prescribing special controls with confidence.

What you’ll experience on the day:

• Explore the assessment considerations that guide effective scripting of alternate access controls.
• Get up to speed with the latest technologies—and see exactly how they function in person.
• Understanding how to set up hands-on trials to ensure usability, and real-world client applications.
• Learn from real case studies and lived experiences, highlighting successes, challenges, and key clinical takeaways across diverse client needs.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical, trial-tested knowledge to help clients access their mobility, environment, and independence through the right powered wheelchair control solutions.