Program Description
Recorded: April 8, 2026 – Join Chris Delenick for a webinar focused on smart home technology and how it can make everyday living more convenient, secure, and independent. We will explore popular device options, from smart lighting and thermostats to voice assistants, and show how they can work together in your connected home. Whether you are just getting started or looking to upgrade what you have in place already, you will leave with practical tips for building a smarter living space that works for you.
Presenter
Chris Delenick, OTD, OTL – Chris is an occupational therapist with over 25 years in practice and experience in settings including level I trauma centers, acute rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient/community-based services, a Center for Independent Living, and a maximum security prison. Chris is passionate about accessibility/advocacy, the role of occupational therapy services for consumers with mild brain injury, and how assistive technology – whether customized or commercially available – can enhance the meaningful engagement of people with disabilities living in the community. He is an experienced presenter at the State, National, and International level on the subjects of executive function, performance-based assessments, assistive technology, accessibility, and driving evaluation. Chris is a full-time faculty member in the Occupational Studies Department and an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Department at UNE in addition to maintaining a private OT practice in Southern/Central Maine.
Resources
Please note that a certificate of attendance is not provided for watching the recorded webinar. To receive a certificate of attendance you must have attended the live training, completed the evaluation, and included your email address.
Resources discussed in webinar:
Smart Home Technology- Making Home Work For You PowerPoint – PDF
Rev: 4/14/2026