Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS is an associate professor of occupational therapy at Widener University. She is pursuing her PhD in Architecture and Design Research at Thomas Jefferson University, focusing on the integration of smart technology into homes in the community to enable older adults to live in place. She researches and specializes in geriatrics, home modifications, and assistive technology, due to a belief that older adults deserve to live safe and independent lives in the homes of their choosing. Before joining academia, she worked for a geriatric housecall outpatient practice and continues her clinical work by working for local nonprofit agencies providing home modification services in underserved communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Fun Tech Fact Questions & Answers:
Q: Mainstream tech device you can’t live without? Why?
A: It would have to be my smart light bulbs. I bought them at Costco of all places. I never have to worry about turning them on and off, can control them from bed without having to get out from under the warm covers, and am able to customize the color and brightness based on the task at hand and how sensitive to light I might be that day. Total game changer for me.
Q: What was your first cell phone?
A: It was a Nokia phone, but the only other thing I remember about it was the awesome yellow case I had for it to match my yellow beetle when in high school.
Q: What mainstream tech is at the top of your Wishlist?
A: I think a smart microwave would be awesome to have. No more guessing on if my food is warm or if I accidentally overcooked it, plus some can work as an air fryer and even roast a chicken or make toast. I wouldn't mind getting some counter space back in the kitchen!