Program Description
Recorded: June 29, 2026 – Chances are, you or someone you know has joint pain. Whether it is caused by arthritis, injury or everyday wear-and-tear, pain can limit function and take the fun out of everyday activities. Fortunately, there are many assistive technology (AT) devices that help us get through the tasks that bother our joints.
Join us for a practical session in which we explore a wide range of AT devices that can make personal care, housekeeping, yardwork, work and play a little less painful. Many items are available to borrow for trial from our AT lending library. We will highlight these, explain how to borrow them, and look at some other low tech and high tech device options that may be readily available elsewhere..
We want to hear from you, too! Ask questions, and share the tips and tricks you use to manage joint pain for a more comfortable life.
Presenter
Melissa Bliss, MS OTR/L – Melissa is an occupational therapist and assistive technology specialist at Maine CITE, the state assistive technology program in Maine. She has worked in a wide variety of educational and clinical settings as an OT, including home health, nursing homes, early intervention, schools, acute care, rehab, and as a program coordinator for an AT lending library and reuse program in Portland. Melissa joined Maine CITE in July, 2022, where she focuses on ensuring that all Maine people have better access to and information about the technologies and adaptive equipment they need to lead full and productive lives.
Resources
Video archive of webinar – coming soon.
Resources discussed in webinar:
Designing Comfort: How Assistive Technology Can Relieve Joint Pain PowerPoint – PDF
Designing Comfort: How Assistive Technology Can Relieve Joint Pain Handout – PDF
Rev: 7/1/2026