Transcript Assistive Technology Training

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Using Assistive Technology
to Enhance Occupation
Marlena Lanini
Shannon Lavey
Brett Turner
September 21, 2011
Purpose
This presentation outlines:
– The role of Assistive Technology in higher education
– Definitions and descriptions of commonly used
Assistive Technology in higher education
– Types of assistive technology available to students with
disabilities
– Demos of AT hardware and software programs and
hands-on opportunities!
Definition of Assistive
Technology
• 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
Types of Assistive Technology
• Assistive Technology examples:
– Augmentative Communication Systems
– Environmental Controls
– Technology to enhance mobility
– Technology and electronic information
access
What is the Assistive Technology
Resource Center (ATRC)?
• Role on campus: the ATRC seeks to ensure equal
access to technology and electronic information for
CSU students and employees with disabilities
• Disability groups served – Students with Physical,
Sensory, Non-Apparent impairments
• Experiential learning of
AT for OT students
ATRC and Occupation
• The ATRC’s goal is to increase student
participation in school-related activities and
enhance academic performance.
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Reading
Writing
Note-taking
Test-taking
Accessing computers and technology
Assistive Technology Suggestions
AT for students who:
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1. have a physical impairment
2. are blind
3. have low vision
4. are hard of hearing
5. have non-apparent difficulties – writing, notetaking, studying, reading, organization
• 6. have Cumulative Trauma Disorders
AT for Students with Physical
Impairments
Accessible Computing Station may include the following:
1. Adjustable height table
2. Equipment within reach from chair level
3. Alternative keyboards
4. Alternative mice
5. Alternate input
AT for Students who are Blind
• Hardware
– Refreshable Braille Keyboard
– Thermo Pen
– Embossers
– Talking Scientific Calculator
– Talking Digital Book Players
– Tactile Key Indicators
• Software
– Screen readers – JAWS
AT for Students with Low Vision
• Hardware
– CCTV
– Acrobat
– Large Print and Braille Labels for
keyboard
– Portable Magnifiers
– Digital Book Players
– Key Labels
• Software
– Built in Accessibility Options
– Zoom Text
AT for Students who are Hard of
Hearing
• Hardware
– FM Systems
– PocketTalker
• Software
– Captioning
– Visual Notifications on the
computer screen
– CART (Communication Access Real
Time Translation
AT for Students with Writing
Difficulty (non-apparent)
Software that includes the following features:
• Word Prediction
• Talking Dictionary
• Translator
• Dictation
• Text to speech
• Spell check
• Mapping
AT for Students with Note
Taking and Studying Difficulty
(non-apparent)
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Portable Word Processors
Digital Voice Recorder
Live Scribe Pen
Software with note-taking, studying, and research
features
• Apps on iPad,
Smartphones
AT for Students with Reading
Difficulty (non-apparent)
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Digital Book Players
Speed reading software
Converting print to electronic format
Text to Speech
Adjusting visual layout
Scanning and Reading Pens
Portable Spell Checkers
AT for Students with Organization
Difficulty (non-apparent)
• Low Tech
– Checklists and day planners
– Task sequencing lists
– Alarms/timers on watch or cell phone
• High Tech
– Devices: computers, tablets, smartphones, PDAs
– Software or Apps
AT for students with Cumulative
Trauma Disorders
• Hardware
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Ergonomic keyboards
Ergonomic mice
Wrist pads
Adjustable tables
Document holders
Adjustable monitors
• Software
– Word completion and
word prediction software
– Dictation software
Hands-On Time!
Feel free to explore any of the software or
hardware
Case Studies
Thank you!!