Transcript Overview of Assistive Technology

Overview of Assistive
Technology
Adams 12 School District
Assistive Technology Team
Assistive Technology…
…is mandated by law.
…must be considered annually for every
student with an IEP.
…may be indicated when a student is
having difficulty achieving their IEP
goals and objectives.
Assistive Technology Act of
1998:
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'assistive technology device'
any item, piece of equipment or
product system, whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified,or
customized,
that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve functional capabilities of
individuals with disabilities.
Assistive Technology Act of
1998:
‘assistive technology service’
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means any service that directly assists
an individual with a disability in the
selection, acquisition, or use of an
assistive technology device.
Adams 12
Assistive Technology Team
Multi-disciplinary Team:
2 Special Educators
2 Speech Therapists
1 Motor Therapist
1 Para-Educator
http://www.adams12.org/at
What does the AT Team do?
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Consultation
Evaluation of AT Need
AT Training
Curriculum Adaptations Using AT
Materials (Loan Banks)
Programming of AT
AT Strategies
Low Tech
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Slant Board
Electronic Spell Checker
Tape Recorders
Changes in text size, in spacing, in
background color
Calculator
AT Strategies
High Tech
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Word Processor
Word Prediction Software
Talking Word Processor
Multimedia Software
Voice Recognition Software
AT Strategies
High Tech (cont.)
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Software for Organization of Ideas
Software with Template for Math
Computation
Electronic Books
Books on Tape
Screen Readers
Teacher Resources/Tools
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Books
News-2-You
Boardmaker
Books
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Every Move Counts
Hands-On Reading
Book of Possibilities
Visual Strategies for Improving
communication
Picture Exchange Communication
System
News-2-You
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Weekly Online
Newspaper
Current Events
Text with linedrawn Pictures
Many Activities
News-2-You Activities
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Basic Information About topic
Places in the News
People in the News
Recipe, Joke, and Game Pages
Review Page
Boardmaker
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Database of
picture symbols
Communication
Overlays
Multiple
Languages
Classroom
Adaptations
Student Resources
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Software
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Computer Access
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Communication
Software
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Co:Writer
Write:OutLoud
PixWriter
Start-to-Finish
Microsoft Word Features
Microsoft PowerPoint
Co:Writer
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Word Prediction
Reduces # of
Keystrokes
Works with a Word
Processor
Write:Outloud
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Talking Word
Processor
Import Electronic
Text to be Read
PixWriter
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Talking Word
Processor
Beginning Readers
and Writers
Combines Print,
Graphics and
Speech
Start-To-Finish Books
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High Interest/Low
Vocabulary
Grade level 2/3 and
4/5
Paperback
Computer Book
Audio Cassette
STF: 60+ Titles
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Sports
Short Stories
Classics (Literature & Adventures)
Myths and Legends
Mysteries
History
Science and Nature
Computer Access
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Intellikeys
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AlphaSmart
Intellikeys
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Alternative
keyboard
Programmable
Customize
overlays for
individual needs
AlphaSmart
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Stand-alone
Keyboard
Take Notes
Write First Drafts
Keep Assignments
Organized
Transfer Work to
Computer to Edit
Switch Access
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Switches
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PowerLink
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All-Turn-It
Switches
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Can Emulate
Mouse Clicks
Run Single Switch
Software
Use with
PowerLink for
Environmental
Control
Powerlink
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Students can
control their
environment
Operate
appliances with a
switch
Cordless option
All-Turn-It Spinner
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Switch activated
Fun way to
include students
in general
classrooms
Communication
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Devices
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PECS
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Visual Schedules
BIGmack
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Single message
ouput device
Large target area
for visual and
motor needs
DynaVox 3100
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Dynamic, touch
screen display
Synthesized or
digitized speech
Links to other
pages
Programmable
Built-in ECU
Picture Exchange Communication System
(PECS)
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Developed to
functional
communication
skills.
Used primarily
with students
who either do not
use speech or
speak with limited
effectiveness.
Visual Schedules
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Clarifies verbal
information
Develops
independence
Provides structure
to accept change
Use objects,
photos, picture
symbols or words
Assistive Technology
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Alternate ways to communicate
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Access to technology
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Access to environment
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Academic modifications