Allyson RobinsonKimberly Berry

AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT &

EMPLOYMENT

Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Act Program

AT Consultation ServicesDevice Demo & Loan ProgramInformation & ReferralTraining

WHAT IS ABLE TECH?

Teenager with laptopYouth with speech deviceToddler with adapted toy

Ages 0-3 IDEA Part C: Sooner Start AT Ages 3-26 AT & Information Service

Program- IDEA Part B

ABLE TECH: TRANSITION

Participants will…1. increase knowledge of assistive

technology devices to address a wide range of needs,

2. understand how to obtain devices for consideration and evaluation,

3. and learn about an option for transferring ownership of devices for transitioning students.

3 LEARNING OUTCOMES

Electronic video magnifierAAC DeviceText Communicator

AT is a device or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of people with disabilities.

AT is also a service that directly assists persons with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an AT device.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

High TechLow Tech

Daily LivingLearning

CognitionEnvironmentalTransportationRecreation/

Leisure

CommunicationVisionHearingMobility/SeatingComputer

Access

COMMON AREAS OF AT

braillers: standard and dual input/outputrefreshable braille displayssynthetic speech or recorded natural voice-

enhance learning magnifiers: handheld, desktop, portablescreen magnification on computers and

tablets

Students can increase their involvement by using Vision AT to keep up with assignments.

VISION AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

sound amplification systems: audio loop, infrared system, FM system

time timersalarms with bed shakerstext to speech software

Students can increase their involvement by using Hearing AT to improve receptive communication.

HEARING AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Communication boards/folders/walletsSensor, plate, and button switchesApps on tablets that generate digital

and synthetic speechDedicated devices that generate

synthetic speech

Students can increase their involvement by using communication AT to express their thoughts.

COMMUNICATION AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

literacy software for PCs and MacsTablets - apps for literacy, productivity, note

takingPersonal, digital assistantsdigital book players audiobook playerstalking calculatorsrecording pen

Students can increase their involvement by using Learning AT to take improve comprehension, retention and express themselves through written communications.

LEARNING AT FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

ABLE Tech Short Term Device Loan ProgramSearch our InventoryBorrow a deviceEvaluate with student

http://oec.okstate.edu/loan/

TRIALING DEVICES

Who buys AT?Funding for AT Manualhttp://www.ok.gov/abletech/Publications/OK_Funding_for_AT/

How can you ensure AT goes with student?Purchase Sale Agreement AT Technical Assistance Guide

http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Resources/AT_Technical_Assistance_Guide.html

ACQUIRING DEVICES

Oklahoma ABLE TechOSU Seretean Wellness Center1514 W. Hall of FameStillwater, OK 740781-800-257-17051-405-744-9748Fax 1-405-744-2487INFO-line: 1-888-885-5588 V/TTYEmail: abletech@okstate.eduWebsite: http://okabletech.okstate.edu

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