IDD
Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Making everyday choices, routines, and participation easier to approach.
COMMUNITY-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESOURCES
More support.
More possibility.
Every day.
Practical information and tools to help make everyday life more manageable—for individuals, families, and the people who support them.
EVERYDAY NEEDS, INDIVIDUAL APPROACHES
Support starts with
understanding daily life.
EmpowerhouseOT brings an occupational therapy perspective to routines, participation, and the activities that matter. Our focus includes:
TBI
Traumatic brain injury
Finding structure for daily tasks, planning, and remembering the next step.
Autism
Support for individual daily needs
Approaching routines with clarity, predictability, and personal preferences in mind.
Dementia care
Support for individuals and care partners
Thinking about familiar routines and practical ways to support daily participation.
A LITTLE LOOK AT EVERYDAY STRUCTURE
Start the dayA routine that works for you
One step at a timeClear tasks and visual support
Make it your ownYour choices. Your daily plan.
Illustration of a daily plan
OUR FIRST EVERYDAY TOOL
Meet DayAble.
Your day, with support.
A customizable app for visual schedules, guided routines, and everyday activities. DayAble gives individuals and support partners a place to organize a day in a way that fits their needs.
- Personalize routines, schedules, and activity choices.
- Use pictures, words, and step-by-step guidance.
- Organize meals, chores, and activities around your daily needs.
ROOM TO GROW
More resources are on the way.
DayAble is just the beginning. More resources and tools to support everyday living are on the way.
THE PERSON BEHIND EMPOWERHOUSEOT
Grounded in
everyday life.
“Occupation” means the things we do each day—from getting ready and preparing a meal to connecting with others.
EmpowerhouseOT is an information resource created by Beth Putz, MS, OTR, a community-based occupational therapist, to assist with daily needs related to IDD, TBI, autism, and dementia care.
DayAble is our first app. More information and tools are planned as EmpowerhouseOT grows.
Beth PutzMS, OTR · Community-based occupational therapist
LET’S CONNECT
Questions, ideas,
or DayAble feedback?
Get in touch with Beth Putz, MS, OTR.