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ASSISTIVE TECNOLOGY AND TRANSITION

ASSISTIVE TECNOLOGY AND TRANSITION. Denise Christy AT Center at Information Commons Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education January 14, 2009. Overview . What is assistive technology Where can I learn more Where can I get AT Examples of Assistive Technology.

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ASSISTIVE TECNOLOGY AND TRANSITION

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  1. ASSISTIVE TECNOLOGY AND TRANSITION Denise Christy AT Center at Information Commons Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education January 14, 2009

  2. Overview • What is assistive technology • Where can I learn more • Where can I get AT • Examples of Assistive Technology

  3. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology Device is any item, piece of equipment, or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the abilities of people with disabilities. Assistive Technology Service is any service that directly assists a person with a disability in selecting, getting, or using an assistive technology device.

  4. Range of AT Options • Low Tech • simple tools and adaptations • often readily available • inexpensive • require little training • High Tech • more complex electronics • may be highly customizable • costly • require training

  5. Categories of Assistive Technology • Communication • Vision • Hearing • Environment • Computer Access • Daily Living • Learning& Cognition • Vehicle modifications • Environmental adaptations • Recreation & Leisure • Mobility, Seating & Positioning

  6. Where Can I Learn More ABLE Tech is the State of Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Program Oklahoma ABLE Tech Seretean Wellness Center Oklahoma State University 1514 West Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74078-2026 800.257.1705/TDD http://okabletech.okstate.edu

  7. Where Can I Get AT ABLE Tech Assistive Technology partnering programs: • Oklahoma ABLE Tech - Stillwater • AT Lab for Blindness & Low Vision, Visual Services Center / Dept of Rehabilitation Services - Oklahoma City • Hearing Loss Association - Oklahoma City • Oklahoma League for the Blind - Oklahoma City • Total Health AmTryke Loan Program– Stillwater • Total Source for Hearing-loss & Access – Tulsa • Mary K. Chapman Center for Communicative Disorders – Tulsa • Okla. Dept of Career and Technology Education --Stillwater

  8. Examples of Assistive Technology for Employment • Trade and Industry • Talking Tape measure, and calculator • Digital Level • Anti-fatigue mat • Roller seat • Magnifying lens for welding helmets • Sit stand stool

  9. Trade and Industry • Talking Tape Measure • Sit Stand Stool • Roller Seat Magnifying Lens for Welding Helmets • Laser Measurer • DigitalLevel

  10. Examples of Assistive Technology for Employment • Culinary Arts • Rocking T Knife • Talking digital thermometer • Liquid level indicator • Cutting board

  11. Culinary Arts Kitchen Roll-about Rocking T Knife Liquid Level Indicator Folding Pot Stabilizer Bowl Holder with Bowl Talking Digital Thermometer

  12. Examples of Assistive Technology for Employment • Health Care • Amplified stethoscope • Talking wrist blood pressure monitor • Leveron door lever • TKO turning knob operator

  13. Health Care Amplified Stethoscope Easy Riser Standing Platform Writing Devices Talking Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Electronic Stethoscope Talking Blood Pressure Monitor

  14. Examples of Assistive Technology for Employment • Classroom • Classroom Amplification 705L • Motivator • Invisible clock • Safe type keyboard • Pen again • Neo

  15. Classroom Key to Access Onyx Video Magnifier Zoom Text Software Dragon Naturally Speaking Software SafeType keyboard Lomak alternative keyboard Classroom Amplification System

  16. Examples of Assistive Technology for Employment • Horticulture / Agriculture • Ergonomic garden tools • Circle hoe • Garden scoot • D grip add-on handle

  17. Horticulture / Agriculture Ergonomic garden tools Steering Devices Circle Hoe Garden Scoot Long handled diamond hoe

  18. Questions and Discussion Denise Christy AT Center at Information Commons Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education 1500 West 7th Avenue Stillwater, OK 74074 405.743.5162 dchri@okcareertech.org

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