1 / 13

Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Assistive Technology

Discover the world of assistive technology, including devices and equipment to enhance functional capabilities for those with disabilities. Learn about funding considerations, categories of assistive technology, and important factors to consider when implementing these tools. Assistance from vendors and agencies, as well as tips on how to integrate assistive technology into daily activities, are also covered. Explore the future of assistive technology and its potential impact on accessibility. Stay informed and empowered with the latest resources and knowledge in this field.

tamekah-fitzgerald
Download Presentation

Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Assistive Technology

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Assistive Technology Sources: http://www.techconnections.org http://www.netins.net

  2. Definition Assistive Technology Act (P.L. 105-394) Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

  3. Who Knew? Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons. Popular Mechanics, 1949

  4. Categories of Assistive Technology

  5. Cognitive(Difficulty understanding what is read/comprehending written information) • Computer • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software • Voice Output • Video/audiotapes (white noise tapes) • Reader • Pictures • Talking calculator • Pointer for tracking position while reading

  6. Communication (Difficulty with oral, listening, or writing skills) • Laptop with speech synthesizer • Computer to write rather than use speech • Binders with pictures • Text Telephone (TTY)/ Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD)/Phone Amplifiers • Holding or gripping devices for writing utensils • Scribe

  7. Mobility(Difficulty in movement) • Wheelchairs • Crutches/canes • Automatic door openers • Radio/remote control devices • Ability switches

  8. Visual (May include such impairments as color discrimination, depth perception, visual impairments, and blindness) • White canes/laser devices • Screen magnification software (e.g., closed circuited television—CCTV) • Computer (with synthesized speech and audible cues) • Braille embosser/printer • Talking calculator/clocks/cooking equipment

  9. Auditory(Hearing impairment or deafness) • TTY/TDD • Videotapes • Amplification devices • Flashing signalers • Vibrating alert devices

  10. Funding Considerations • Integrate into yearly equipment purchases. • Negotiate! • Leverage buying power. • Partner with other organizations/businesses. • Seek equipment donations.

  11. Other Considerations • Medically prescribed devices are NOTconsidered assistive technology. • Use of assistive technology doesNOT give the person with a disability an advantage over a person without a disability. • Assessment is typically conducted in order to determine necessity of assistive technology.

  12. Vendor of equipment or referring agency, if applicable, typically provides instruction in use of the assistive technology. Anticipate possible need to modify the driver’s education car or enroll student in the Division of Motor Vehicles program for persons with disabilities. Other Considerations(cont’d)

  13. Referring agency (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation) Internet (e.g., http://www.at-center.com) General information links Vendor links Special projects/research links Sample Resources

More Related