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What is: “Assistive Technology” or AT?

What is: “Assistive Technology” or AT?. “For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Mary Pat Rorabaugh. Medical Related… Independent Living… Employment…. The Story of Jessica Cox.

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What is: “Assistive Technology” or AT?

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  1. What is: “Assistive Technology” or AT? “For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” Mary Pat Rorabaugh Medical Related… Independent Living… Employment…

  2. The Story of Jessica Cox http://videos.disabled-world.com/video/187/jessica-cox-pilot-inspirational-speaker

  3. The Story of Taylor Morris http://timdoddphotography.com/blog/have-you-seen-my-friend-taylor-walk

  4. Story Snippets BVI: AZ Relay DHH: IT Professionals Ergo/PH: Watch: Murderball the movie

  5. Who Might Benefit Using Assistive Technology? People with Disabilities including: BVI: Blind/Visual Impairment DB/CHVL: Deaf-Blind/ Combined Hearing and Vision Loss DHH: Deaf/Hard of Hearing AAC: Augmentative & Alternative Communication Cognition: [LD/TBI/ADD/ADHD/PTSD] Ergo/PH: Ergonomic/ Physical Access

  6. Can You Imagine… BVI: Magnification Lighting Screen Reading Braille DHH: Amplification Loop Systems Video Phone Visual Alerts DB/CHVL: Any or All BVI or DHH AT Ergo/PH: Chair supports Desk Height Speech Recognition Cognition: Text Reading software Calendar Supports AAC: Talking Communication Supports

  7. Let’s Take a Peek…

  8. Examples:DHH Transmitter and Receiver FM system FM system Personal Amplification device Video Phone TTY Video Relay Service Menu Amplified Telephone Captioned Phone

  9. Accessibility on the job…

  10. Accessibility on the job… Did you know that by adding a second button for around $250 you are opening your facility to individuals who currently do not have access?

  11. Examples B/VI Headset for Privacy Screenreading Software Overhead Lighting 1 Handheld Magnifier/s Refreshable Braille Scanner to access text documents OCR (Optical Character Recognition) Documents in Alternative Format Video Magnification

  12. Examples: Cognition Supports Mobile Device Apps for Notetaking SOLO Literacy Suite – Software for Differentiated Writing Text Reading Apps: Highlighting Navigate by chapter, heading, etc. Speech Recognition Apps and Software

  13. The SETT Frameworkwww.Joyzabala.com S = Student or Specific Individual medical aspects/preferences/skills E = Environment physical aspects/community/technology T = Tasks Vocational/Independent Living T = Tools AT aids/devices, strategies, services

  14. Accommodations 101 Askjan.org

  15. 10 Step Process In the workplace 1. Learn about the person and their disability 2. Identify the Need/s 3. Identify Specialists and Support Personnel 4. Conduct a Skill Evaluation and Worksite Assessment 5. Provide Interim Accommodations 6. Identify Funding 7. Purchase Equipment 8. Install, configure and customize equipment 9. Provide Training 10. Provide Follow-up and Follow-Along Services

  16. Resources www.aztap.org www.atarizona.com http://askjan.org www.atia.org www.resna.org www.webaim.org www.azdes.gov/rsa

  17. Think Accessibility

  18. Questions and Answers

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