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Helping the physically challenged and “What’s New” Jackie Harber Assistive Technology Specialist

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Technology update from Jackie Harber, iansyst Ltd

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Helping the physically challenged and “What’s New”

Jackie HarberAssistive Technology Specialist

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Agenda

o Alternative input deviceso Switcheso Communication aidso CapturaTalko AttenGoo E-learning Portal

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Who needs an alternative device?o Poor motor controlo Physically impairedo Injuredo Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)

o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)o Upper Limb disorder

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Who needs an alternative device?o Poor motor controlo Physically impairedo Injuredo Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)

o Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)o Upper Limb disorder

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Handshake - position

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Alternative devicesErgonomic - mice

Grip Vertical Mouse

Penguin Vertical Mouse

Evoluent VerticalMouse

Vertical Mouse Anir Pro

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Alternative input - Trackball

Kensington Orbit Elite

kidTRAC

Kensington Expert

Roller Plus

Roller II

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Alternative devices - other

RollerMouse Pro2 Station

SmartNAV 4

IntegraMouse

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Keyboards

Large font While on Black Cherry compact

Posturite Number Slide Arch

Goldtouch

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Switches

Pal Pad switch

Grasp

USB Crick BoxString

Buddy

Trigger

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Software Gridkeys – the Grid 2

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Other options to considero Laptop standso Keyguardso Keyboard and wrist rests?o Break software

o Workpace, RSIguardo Word Prediction o Typing Tutors

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Ipad with Proloquo2go

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CapturaTalk - Android

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What is AttenGo?  Web-based software for ADD/ADHD Personalised training for all age groups Clinically tested with long lasting     results Cost-effective and easy to use

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Key features/Benefits

How does it work?

Improves key cognitive skillsEnhances Beta brain wavesNeuro-cognitive based exercisesReal time feedback & scores25 min/day, results within 3 months

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Benefits

• Increased attention & concentration• Reduced impulsivity & hyperactivity• Improved planning & organizational

skills• Increased self confidence & self-

image• Overcome distractions

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E-learning portal

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E-learning – What is it for?

o Companion to the one-to-one trainingo Helps recall information on AT

productso videos, MP3’s and accessible PDFs on

most commonly used software

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E-Learning Portal - Content

o ClaroReado Read & Write

Goldo Dragon Naturally

Speakingo Audio Notetakero Olympus

Recorders

o EB Word Bankso Inspirationo MindGeniuso SuperNovao Zoomtext

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Dyslexia ScreenerVisual Sequential Memory

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Any Questions?

[email protected]