Post on 31-Dec-2015
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"For people
without
disabilities,
technology
makes
things
easier.
For people
with
disabilities,
technology
makes
things
possible.”
A program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
FOR INFORMATION contact:
PIAT - Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology
411 S Student Center
1755 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tel: 800-204-7428 (voice)
866-268-0579 (TTY)
Fax: 215-204-6336
Email: ATinfo@temple.edu
Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu/piat
Your presenter today is…
Ann Dolloff, CTRS, MEd
Assistant Director
adolloff@temple.edu
215-204-0452
Betty and Lucille
And your other presenter is:
Jamie A. Prioli, RESNA
ATP
AT Specialist
Jamie.Prioli@temple.edu
215-204-5974
Savanna, Chip, Maddy and Toby
Assistive Technology Device
“any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.”
From Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004). Retrieved 1-13-10 from http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home
From Public Law 108-364, the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended. Retrieved 3-2-09 from http://www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/library/laws/pl108-364.pdf
DOOHICKIES, THINGAMABOBS AND WHATCHAMACALLITS
What is this?
How is it assistive technology?
How can it help a person do something?
What’s this?
A. Dog toyB. Sock dressing aidC. Gardening toolD. I have no idea
What’s this?
A. ReacherB. GrabberC. LifterD. Dog leash
What’s this?
A. Ball with screw & holeB. Child’s toyC. Not something to use as a dog toyD. Writing AidE. Something only Jamie’s cats would play with
What are these?
A. Tools to help my dog eatB. A collar for my catC. Tools to help me eat
What’s this?
A. MatsB. DycemC. PaperD. Dog hair
picker-upper
Dycem…or use shelf liner!
http://www.dycem-ns.com/ $25.00+Favorite Discount Store…..$1-5.00!
What are these?
A. Pipe insulation and wash clothsB. Wash cloths and pipe insulationC. Stuff my dog chews when home alone
Pipe Insulation & Washcloths
Make great grip build-up on devices used dailyPurchase a home supply or discount store
What’s this?
A. Hair curlersB. More stuff my dog chewsC. Something only Jamie’s cats would play with
Foam Hair Curlers
take out the plastic insert, and use the foam as a grip build-up!Purchase a discount or drug store.
What’s this?
a. Dog food scoopb. Cat food scoopc. People food scoopd. Milk carton holder
Milk or Juice Carton Holder
http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=318301$5.95
What’s this?
Zipper Pull or Key Turner
Insert shower curtain ring into zipper pull or key opening for better leverage and manipulation! Dollar or discount store!
What’s this?
A. ContraptionB. Something I trip on when left on the floorC. Seat lifterD. Something that scares my dog
What’s this?
A. Soft frisbeeB. Flat pillowC. Swivel seatD. Another dog chew toy
Low, Mid and High Tech Assistive Technology Devices
• Low Tech: Inexpensive, easy to learn, readily available, can be “off-the-shelf”, easier to make/maintain/replace
• Mid-Tech: May cost more, require some training, have special design, may need power source or other support
• High-Tech: Higher cost, need specific training to learn, may require on-going support, often customized
Assistive Technology Devices
• Can be everyday, simple and inexpensive as well as complex, customized and costly
• Cognition is a factor for consideration what AT to use, but not a barrier to using AT
• Requires acceptance, motivation and support to fully integrate AT into a person’s life (school, work, home and community)
The Scope of Assistive Technology
• Communication• Seating and Positioning• Power Mobility• Manual Mobility• Mobility Aids• Assistive Listening• Vehicle Modification
• Leisure/Recreation/Play• Worksite Modification• Home Modification• Learning Aids• Environmental Controls• Vision Aids• Self Care/Activities of Daily
Living
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES
iPad & iPod Touch
• Over 500,000 apps…and growing!• Built in accessibility features: Voice control,
magnification, font size• http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=73856
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• Mainstream technology easily useable by MANY students (think Universal Design!)
Writing, Reading, Studying
• Speech to Text • Text to Speech
Concept Mapping - UDL
• Inspiration, Kidspiration ($)• MindManager ($)• C-Map (free)• FreeMInd (free)• Mindomo (free, $)• MindView3 ($)
Sample Concept Maps
The Intel Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word for those with reading-based disabilities or impaired vision.
Intel Reader
Assistive Listening
Pocket Talker Personal FM system
Microphone with receiver headsetNoise cancelling headset
Organization
• Highlighters• Post Its• Colors
– Pens– Paper– Folders
LiveScribe Pen
http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/ • Syncs text/graphics with audio • Built-in camera, microphone, speaker and audio
jack for distance recording• 400 or 800 hours of recorded audio• Apps for pens!
Magnification
Hand-held magnifiers
Lamp with magnifier
Video Magnifiers
Handheld magnifier Desktop full screen magnifier
Telephones
CapTel Phone
Large button phone with visual signaler
TTY
Large button phone with pictures and locking keyboard
Alternate Computer Keyboards
Big Keys Plus keyboard
Key-U-See keyboard
Flexible, waterproof keyboard
Alternative Computer Access
Hands-free computer input
devices with onscreen keyboard
Software - Voice Recognition
• Dragon Naturally Speaking• Via Voice
• http://vimeo.com/16911462
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Tech-Speak
Talking picture frame
Dynawrite
Vantage Lite
Picture album
Assistive Technology Services
• Evaluation• Acquisition• Adapting/Modification• Coordination of Therapies• Training: Consumer – Family – Professionals • Maintenance, Repair & Replacement
Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.
How do I decide what assistive technology is needed?
Requires consideration of the:
PERSON + ENVIRONMENT +
TASKWhat activity does the person want to do?
What skills are needed to do the activity?
What skills does the person have to do activity?
What supports exist to help learn a new way?
Where is this activity done and under what conditions?
• I audiotape meetings and lectures
• Someone reads the assignments to me
• I dictate my work for someone else to type
• I use a LiveScribe Pen to record and take notes
• I use the Kurzweil 3000 when on my computer
• I use Dragon Naturally Speaking when writing
Barriers to AT Use• Attitudes (“too ….whatever…to benefit”)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA
• Thinking AT is all ‘high tech’, so too complicated to use
• Funding (who pays)
• Lack of knowledge of what is “out there” to support a person’s functional needs
HOW CAN STATE AT ACT PROGRAMS HELP YOU?
The RESNA Catalyst Project
http://www.resnaprojects.org/
56 AT Act Programs in every state as well as Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, District of Columbia, American Samoa, & Guam.
State AT Program Activities
Access to AT – How do I know what I need?
Acquisition of AT – How do I get what I need?
Public Awareness – How do I learn about resources?
Training – Please teach me about AT!
Priority Activities – Access to AT
• AT device demonstrations
– Learn about how AT device or group of devices can help at home or in the community. Demos provide an overview to help individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about what AT devices they may want or need
• AT device short-term loan
– Short-term loan of AT devices – “try-before-you-buy”, and allows individuals with disabilities to use the device at home, in the workplace, or in their community
Priority Activities-Acquisition of AT
• State Financing – may vary in each state
– Low-interest loan programs for the purchase of AT
– Cooperative buying efforts to obtain lower cost
– Telecommunication programs
• Reutilization of AT
– Providing “gently used” devices to people who might not otherwise be able to afford AT. Included AT Exchange, Reuse and Open-ended Loan
AT ResourcesMicrosoft Accessibility-Technology for Everyone
helps people of all abilities to realize their full potential.
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Pass It On Center is a national resource for AT reuse so that people with disabilities can get the
affordable AT they need.
http://www.passitoncenter.org/
AT Resources
The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides a wide range of resources on assistive
and instructional technologies.
http://fctd.info
National Public Website on Assistive Technology provides information on AT devices and services.
http://assistivetech.net
AT Resources
Closing The Gap provides parents and educators the information and training necessary to locate,
compare, and implement AT.
www.closingthegap.com
Assistive Technology Industry Association provides online AT Educational Webinars.
http://atia.org
AT Resources
The mission of the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is to increase the use of technology by children and adults with disabilities and functional limitations.
http://ataccess.org
AT Resources
Technology and Media division of the Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.tamcec.org
Wright’s Law – resources for AT & Education
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm
AT Resources
Techmatrix contains AT guides, topics, product comparisons, topic information pages (e.g.
Reading for Struggling Students)
www.techmatrix.org
LD Online – great resources for learning tool for alternate learning styles
www.ldonline.org
Oscar Pistorius – Too Able?• http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/oscar-pistorius-
bad-listener-nike/3sjNb3DUfX9u_lt7QmVEHw
• Does assistive technology provide an “unfair advantage” to a person with a disability?
• Can AT make a person too able?
Questions?
Thank you for
your attention
and
participation!