Transcript Using Assistive Technology to Enhance Occupation

SHANNON LAVEY
RDS Staff training
8/16/12
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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
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Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to
technology and electronic information for CSU
students and employees with disabilities.
Services include:
◦ Assessments, Training, Equipment Loans, Resources,
Accommodations
◦ Consultation and Education regarding ergonomic, ADA,
and universal design considerations in technology
environments
◦ Assistance with making programs, information and course
material accessible for students
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Experiential learning of AT for OT Students
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Intake with
scheduled
appointment
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Assessment of AT
Training on AT
I really wish
this book
was in an
alternative
format…
Alt Format Process
• Students must complete all of these steps in order to
receive alternative text services.
• Books are converted on a first come, first served basis.
Please request accommodations as early as possible.
•It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their text
books as well as their converted books. Request a CD or
bring a 1GB (or larger) USB Memory stick.
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Resources for
Disabled
Students
Meet with a
counselor to get
accommodation
and referrals.
970-491-6385
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Assistive
Technology
Resource Center
Determine the best
format to convert
your textbooks.
Call for an
appointment
970-491-6258
Resources for
Disabled
Students
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Resources for
Disables
Students
Bring your
textbooks to your
appointment.
Make an
appointment with
Melanie Hamman, Your books will be
Alternative Text converted in about
two to three
Coordinator.
weeks.
970-491-5906
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Alternative Format
◦ MP3: audio only, computer voice, harder to navigate
◦ Daisy: audio only/sometimes visual, real voice
available, navigation features, software, hardware
players, apps on iPad
◦ Natural Reader/Read Please: audio/visual, free
◦ WYNN: audio/visual, reading/studying features,
new version supports Math ML
◦ Read and Write: audio/visual,
reading/writing/research features, new version
supports Math ML
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Scanning and Reading
◦ Text to speech programs- WYNN, Read and Write
◦ Apps for Apple and Android
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Braille/Embosser
Magnifiers
◦ Hardware: video magnifiers
◦ Software: Zoom Text
SS Overlay - demo
Scanning and Reading Pens
Speed Reading programs –demo
Built-Ins
◦ Windows and Mac
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Speech Recognition Software
◦ Dragon Naturally Speaking - demo
◦ Windows 7 Built-In
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Inspiration
◦ Paper organization
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Read and Write/WYNN
◦ Spell check, grammar, text to
speech for proofing, word
prediction
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Word Q
◦ Word prediction/completion
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Ginger
◦ Spell check, text to speech - demo
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Digital Recorders
◦ Upload audio on computer
Livescribe Pen - demo
◦ Synchronous audio and visual
◦ Upload written notes/audio on computer
Apps: AudioNote, Notability
FM System
Captioning
Communication Access
RealtimeTranslation (CART), C Print
Portable Video Magnifiers - demo
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WYNN
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Go to Web
Masking
Highlighting
List extraction
Text/voice annotations
Read and Write
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Masking
Highlighting
List extraction
Translator
Vocab list
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Screen Readers – JAWS
Voice Recognition
Alternative Pointing Devices (Mice)
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Alternative Keyboards
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Morse Code
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◦ Head tracker
◦ No hands mouse
◦ Switches
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One-handed
Chorded
On-screen (Wivik)
Enlarged
Mini
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Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice
◦ Split keyboards
◦ Contoured keyboards/mice
◦ Trackball, vertical mice,
touchpad
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Positioning
◦ Adjustable tables and monitors
◦ Devices, e.g. mobile and static arm supports
◦ Foot and wrist rests
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Student can use any AT
Examples:
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WYNN, Read and Write – vs. a reader
Dragon – vs. a scribe
SS Overlay – vs. test on colored paper
JAWS
Zoom Text
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Tech
◦ Checklists, day planners, task sequencing lists,
alarms and timers on watches and cell phones
High
Tech
◦ Devices: Computers, tablets, smartphones, PDAs
◦ Software or Apps:
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Planning: calendars and “to do”
Audio notes to self
Multimedia prompting system
◦ Examples of Apps of mainstream tech
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Google Calendar
Alarms, reminders
To do lists
Notes and voice memos
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Atomic Learning Tutorials
◦ www.atomiclearning.com
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Quick Start Guides
◦ www.atrc.colostate.edu
Thank you!