Transcript Assistive Technology Marla Roll, MS, OTR

Assistive Technology
Marla Roll, MS, OTR
December 15, 2010
Denver Options
Objectives for today:
Review of an assistive technology model
 (HAAT)
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Overview of assistive technology
possibilities
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Process and discussion for supporting
your needs ( screening tool, etc.)
Assessment of Need
HAAT model – Human Activity Assistive
Technology
 Identify tasks – strategies and technologies to
support the tasks
 Cultural and social contexts ( learner style,
socioeconomic status, other factors)
 Physical location of the user
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Screening tool seems to reflect these factors
HAAT defined
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Human – what is the person like? What is
meaningful to them, what are their strengths,
etc.
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Activity – what will they be doing with the
technology?
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Assistive technology – the stuff
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Context – where will they use it? Home, work,
portable, outside, etc.?
HAAT - diagram
Assistive
Technology
Activity
Human
Context/ Environment
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The simpler the tech is to use, the less likely it is to be
abandoned.
Memory
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Recording – devices that sort info that can be
replayed later, e.g. short memos
◦ Built into PDA’s, cell phones
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Word completion and prediction – software that aids
memory during a written communication task.
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Information retrieval –
PDA and cell phone schedulers
Reminder alarm devices
Examples are Memory message, Watch Minder
Time Management
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Aid in planning, prioritizing, and execution of
daily and time-dependent tasks.
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Specialized watches, electronic time panel,
Schedule Assistant software, Smart phones
 Examples:
adapted watches, tablet apps
Prompting/Cueing/Coaching
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Devices or software that informs a user that
an action should be taken – provides cues for
how to complete the task.
◦ E.g. to take medication
◦ E.g. high tech prosthetics such as Coach, and ISAAC
– programmed by care givers
◦ GPS
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Demo of Endeavor/ Ablelink
http://www.ablelinktech.com/_handhelds/pocketendeavor.asp
Language – reading and writing
Word prediction e.g. Co-Writer, Read & Write,
Word Q( account for phonetic spelling
mistakes)
 Spelling checking programs e.g. Ginger
 Concept Mapping - e.g. Inspiration
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 Examples:
Inspiration and Ginger
Alternative Input-Means of providing
input to a device or a computer
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Voice recognition e.g. Dragon NS, Mac Speech
Portable note-takers e.g. Alphasmart
Pulse Pen – Livescribe
Adapted keyboards; adapted mice
Tablet PC
 Examples:
Alphasmart, Dragon, Livescribe
Alternative Output - Means of acquiring
information from a device
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Auditory learners – text to speech
Multi-modal – see and hear the text
Digital books – MP3 and Daisy
Scanning and reading pens
Scanning & reading software
Software to change display options
Electronic study tools – highlighting, talking dictionaries, word
wizard, masking, others….
Web Readers
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Examples : Kurzweil 3000, Class Mate Reader, Intel Reader
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Mainstream Devices: (these are
not AT)
Computers
 Mp3 Players
 E-Book Readers
 Hand Helds – smart phones
 I-Pods and I-Pads –
 Android Tablets
 Windows Tablets
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Consider responsibility of the
environment:
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Public schools –
IDEA
◦ speaks to requirement of school districts to
provide assistive technology for educational
access
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Section 504 of the Rehab Act
◦ Requires an accommodation plan
 TBI
Trust - Consider buying technology that
goes back and forth, is for personal
assistance, etc…
Who’s responsible (con’t):
Higher Education
 ADA – Title II – school must provide
equal access
 Section 504 of the Rehab Act – school
must provide “ reasonable
accommodations:.
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 TBI
Trust - Consider covering personal devices,
or devices that go beyond
“reasonableness”
Who’s responsible (con’t):
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Covers “Rehabilitation technology services,
including assistive technology devices,
assistive technology services, and
rehabilitation engineering services to address
barriers encountered by an individual in
attaining or retaining employment.”
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Seems to vary greatly based on individual
counselors knowledge and experience with AT.
Who’s responsible (con’t):
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Workplace
◦ Title I- requires that employers provide a
“reasonable accommodation” for employees
to have equal opportunities in the
workplace.
◦ Could include assistive technology
accommodations.
Your trust dollars could greatly assist
with:
 Transitions:
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◦ Between school and work
◦ Between services or between jobs
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For personal assists that are not school
or work related.
◦ E.g schedulers, calendars, watches, etc…
Freebies:
Numerous
low cost or no cost options to
address scheduling, memory, etc.
See
Handout
http://www.oatsoft.org/
Assistive Tech Process:
Use of the screening tool:
1. Fill out the Pre – Screen Questions
2. Email directly to Marla as an
attachment or in the email body
3. Consultation around options will be
provided
4. Recommendations for full AT
assessment
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Review Forms:
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Pre-screening questionnaire
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Consultation Summary
Consider an outcome measure in
your process:
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Follow – up:
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Functional Outcomes are the only real
measure of the success of AT devices
and services!!!
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Are they reading, working, speaking,
etc., ?
Marla’s Contact Info:
[email protected]
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970-217-1880