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Overview of Assistive Technology

Overview of Assistive Technology. Shannon Lavey Ryan Rausch October 28, 2011. Definition of Assistive Technology. A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.

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Overview of Assistive Technology

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  1. Overview of Assistive Technology Shannon Lavey Ryan Rausch October 28, 2011

  2. Definition of Assistive Technology A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities. An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. -Cook & Hussey

  3. What is the Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC)? • Role on campus: the ATRC seeks to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities • Groups served – Students with Physical, Sensory, Non-Apparent impairments • Experiential learning of AT for OT students

  4. Overview of Services • The ATRC provides • Evaluation and assessment to determine the best match between the person, environment, and appropriate AT options. • 1:1 Training • Accommodations • Equipment Loans • Resources and Referral information • Consultation and Education • Web and electronic instruction – universal design and accessibility • Training in concepts of Universal Design

  5. Our Goal for Students! • The ATRC’s goal is to increase student participation in school-related activities and enhance academic performance. • Reading • Writing • Note-taking • Test-taking • Studying • Accessing computers and technology

  6. Assistive Technology Suggestions AT for students who: • 1.have a physical impairment • 2. have Cumulative Trauma Disorders • 3. are blind • 4. have low vision • 5. are hard of hearing • 6. have non-apparent difficulties – writing, note-taking, studying, reading, organization

  7. AT for Students with Physical Impairments Accessible Computing Station may include the following: • Adjustable height table • Equipment within reach from chair level • Alternative keyboards • Alternative mice • Alternate input

  8. AT for students with Cumulative Trauma Disorders • Hardware • Ergonomic keyboards • Ergonomic mice • Wrist pads • Adjustable tables • Document holders • Adjustable monitors • Software • Word completion and word prediction software • Dictation software

  9. AT for Students who are Blind • Hardware • Refreshable Braille Keyboard • Embossers • Thermo Pen • Talking Scientific Calculator • Digital Book Players • Tactile Key Indicators • Software • Screen readers – JAWS

  10. Hardware Video Magnifiers Portable Magnifiers Large Print and Braille Labels for keyboard Digital Book Players Key Labels Software Built in Accessibility Options Zoom Text AT for Students with Low Vision

  11. AT for Students who are Hard of Hearing • Hardware • FM Systems • PocketTalker • Software • Captioning • Visual Notifications on the computer screen • CART (Communication Access Real Time Translation)

  12. AT for Students with Reading Difficulty (non-apparent) Converting print to electronic format Digital Book Players Text to Speech Adjusting visual layout Scanning and Reading Pens Portable Spell Checkers Speed reading software Apps: VoiceOver, GoodReader, iAnnotate

  13. AT for Students with Writing Difficulty (non-apparent) Software that includes the following features: • Word Prediction • Dictionary • Translator • Verb Checker • Vocab • Text to speech • Spell check • Mapping • Apps – iThoughtsHD, Dictionary, Speller

  14. AT for Students with Note Taking and Studying Difficulty (non-apparent) • Portable Word Processors • Digital Voice Recorder • Software with note-taking, studying, and research features • Apps - AudioNote, Evernote, Flashcard Touch • Live Scribe Pen

  15. AT for Students with Organization Difficulty (non-apparent) • Low Tech • Checklists and day planners • Task sequencing lists • Alarms/timers on watch or cell phone • High Tech • Devices: computers, tablets, smartphones, PDAs • Software or Apps • iHomework, 2Do

  16. Hands-On Time! Questions? Feel free to explore any of the software or hardware Thank you!!

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