November 16, 2012

Assistive Technology + Occupational Therapy = Technology for Everyone

We need a volunteer to take some notes for us during this presentation. Don’t worry, this is not a test to see how well you take notes! You won’t be graded.

(Can we bribe you with some candy??)

First….

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Define occupational therapyDefine assistive technologyIdentify assistive technologyApply assistive technology to a personFILL YOUR BELLIES WITH CANDY!!!

What you’ll know when you leave:

What is occupational therapy at CSU?

The Occupational Therapy Department at CSU exists to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the lifespan.http://www.ot.cahs.colostate.edu/programs_admission/

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What is assistive technology (AT)?

•A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.

•An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

-Cook & Hussey

Computer Access

Environmental control

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Communication

Power Mobility

ECU descriptionECU demo

Assistive Technology and Home

Echo Pen or LiveScribe Pen – one example of assistive technology in the classroom

Records audio of the classroom lecture and records notes at the same time! You can go back and check what was said when you took a specific note!

Let’s check in with our note taker…

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Technology can serve two major purposes: helping and teaching. Reading Writing Note-taking Test-taking Accessing computers and technology

Assistive Technology and School

The ATRC’s goal is to increase student participation in school-related activities and enhance academic performance through AT supports.

What does the Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) do?

Imagine that……..

Individuals with low vision or blind: Zoomtext software Acrobat Large Print and Braille Labels for keyboard Portable magnifiers Tactile key indicators Refreshable Braille Keyboard Screen Readers – JAWS

Individuals who have limited hearing: FM system Pocket Talker Captioning

ATRC Clientele

Individuals with physical disabilities (i.e. spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, neurological issues): Head Pointers (WiVik) Dragon Naturally Speaking SEE Ryan’s Demo!!

Cognitive disabilities (i.e. traumatic brain injury): Read and Write WYNN

ATRC Clientele

Individuals with Cumulative Trauma Disorders (i.e. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome): Hardware

Ergonomic keyboards Ergonomic mice Wrist pads Adjustable tables Document holders Adjustable monitors

Software Word completion and word prediction software Dictation software

ATRC Clientele

Now it’s your turn to explore!

Try some scenarios yourselves!

Feel free to explore any of the software or hardware

Thank you!!