Derrick R. Dobbs, ATP

Assistive Technology Counselor

Mr. Derrick R. Dobbs is an Assistive Technology Counselor in Austin, TX with special training and skill in using technology and software to treat patients with disabilities. As an Assistive Technology Counselor, Derrick R. Dobbs, ATP performs assistive device instruction. Assistive Technology Counseling is the use of disability-specific devices to maintain or enhance a patient's function and quality of life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Assistive Technology Counselors include writing difficulties, speech impairments, walking dysfunctions, and learning disabilities. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Assistive Technology Counselors include pencil holders, head trackers, keyboards, screen readers, and wheelchairs.

Technician, Other

A collective term for persons with specialized training in various narrow fields of expertise whose occupations require training and skills in specific technical processes and procedures; and where further classification is deemed unnecessary by the user.