assistive technology: a tool for recruiting and retaining individuals with disabilities
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Assistive Technology: A Tool for Recruiting and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities
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Presenters:Linda Andrews, M. Ed.
Melissa Day, M. Ed. Joanne Kelly, M.S.
Taylor McConnaughhay, M.S.Lou Smith, M.S.
Pam Winpigler, M.A.
Rehabilitation TechnologistsWorkforce and Technology Center
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
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Why Are We Here?
• Explore assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
• Individuals with disabilities can attend college and work.
• Individuals with disabilities have skills, talent, and knowledge.
• Retain employees after injuries.
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Introduction Video:A Day in the Life of Richard
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Disabilities Can Include…
• Cognitive Impairments
– learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury
• Low vision or blindness– diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis
pigmentosa
• Physical Impairments– MS, CP, Parkinson’s, repetitive injuries
• Deafness and Hard of Hearing
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Cognitive Disabilities• Cognitive limitation is difficulty with one or
more of the basic functions of the brain: perception, memory, expression, processing skills– Expression limitation may limit ability to speak,
write, and follow social norms– Memory limitation may limit ability to recall recent or
past events, form mental images of things seen or heard, and learn sequence of tasks or activities
– Processing limitation may limit ability to focus on a given task, organize/schedule tasks, problem solve, understand accurately perceived sounds/images, and understand and complete self care functions
Christopher Lee, DirectorGeorgia Assistive Technology Project
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Low Vision
• Low vision denotes a level of vision that is 20/70 or lower and cannot be fully corrected with conventional glasses. Low vision usually interferes with the performance of daily activities, such as reading or driving.
-University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
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Blindness
• Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.
• Most visual impairments are due to eye diseases such macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and diabetes.
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Physical Impairments• A physical impairment is any disability
which limits the physical function of limbs or fine or gross motor ability. – Examples include partial or total paralysis
or traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, amputation, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• A hearing impairment is a hearing loss that prevents a person from totally receiving sounds through the ear. – Impairments range from mild to severe.
- Kentucky’s Office for the ADA
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An AT device is defined as “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”.
-Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988
What Is Assistive Technology?
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Assistive Technology for Cognitive Impairments
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Computer Software
• Scan and read
• Word prediction
• Simplified word processors
• Voice recognition
• Brainstorming and organization
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Scan and Read Software
• Wynn
• Read and Write Gold
• Kurzweil 3000
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Word Prediction Software
• Co:Writer
• Word Q
• Read and Write Gold
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Co:Writer
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Simplified Word ProcessingSoftware
• Kurzweil 3000• Don Johnson – Write:Outloud
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Voice Recognition Software
More likely to be successful if:– Motivated due to a disability– Good attention to detail– Have patience – high tolerance for frustration– Have support and training– Speak clearly– Already understand word processing & punctuation
•Dragon Naturally Speaking•SpeakQ•MacSpeech Dictate (Mac)
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• Inspiration – graphical organizer
• Don Johnston – Draft Builder• Microsoft Outlook
Brainstorming and Organizational Software
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PDAs
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Combine As Much Technology As Possible
• Smartphones– PDA’s– Phones– Cameras (KNFB Mobile Reader w/ speech)– GPS’s
• iPods as digital voice recorders– Nano 2nd Generation and Video have microphones
as added accessories. Many people know how to use these and they are more intuitive to use than digital voice recorders.
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Let’s Not Forget Low Tech…
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Medication Reminders
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Watches, Timers and Clocks
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Recorders
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Visual Assistant
Visual Assistant provides supports for helping an individual sequence and perform an activity. It has pictures and custom recorded speech that helps the individual in the real world environment.
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Low Tech Cueing Devices• Templates and
Overlays• Models
Employee Absence ScheduleJanuary 2007
Employee Name M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W Total
Aaron 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Bob 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Cathy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
David 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Erin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Fran 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
George 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Henrietta 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Ingrid 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
J ack 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Dates of Absence
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Assistive Technology forLow Vision
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Magnification Software
• ZoomText
• Magic
• Lunar
ZoomText Magic
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Video Magnifiers
EnhancedVision Merlin
Freedom ScientificTopaz
OptelecClearview
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Video MagnifiersEnhanced Vision
Merlin
GW Micro Senseview
OptelecCompact
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Video Magnifiers
Optron PCT ABISee Zoom-Ex
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Low Tech Solutions• 20/20 pens
• bold, lined paper
• OTT lighting
• hand magnifiers
• signature guides20/20 pens
bold lined paper
hand magnifiers
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Assistive Technology for Blindness
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Screen Reading Software
JAWS (Job Access with Speech)Window Eyes
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Notetakers
Braillenote
Pacmate
Braille Plus
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Refreshable Braille Displays
Pacmate Braille display
Brailliant Braille display
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Standalone Scanners
Extreme Reader
SARA
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Hardware and Software for Braille Production
• Duxbury software• Romeo
Tiger
Juliet
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Assistive Technology for Physical Impairments
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Keyboards• One handed• Ergonomic • Onscreen• Small• Large• Unique
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Pointing Devices• Trackballs- mainstream products
available in computer retail stores and specialty products such as P&G roller plus trackball
• Ergonomic
• Head or mouth controlled (Jouse, HeadMouse Extreme)
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3M Ergonomic
AirObic
Jouse
Trackball Emotion
EvolutionMouse-Trak
Footime Foot
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Speech Recognition software
• Dragon naturally speaking• SpeakQ• MacSpeech Dictate (Mac)
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Ergonomics
• Forearm support
• Wrist rests
• Keyboard trays
• Desk height
• Chair
• Foot rests
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Switch Access
• Switch selection
• Switch site
• software
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Operating System Built In Features
• Sticky keys
• Filter keys
• Mouse keys
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Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Signaling Devices
Devices to notify households of events including the telephone or doorbell ringing, baby crying, audio alarms, and more via flashing lamp, a bed shaker and vibrating personal signaler.
alarm clock
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Communication Devices
• Video Communication devices
• Teletypewriters (TTY)
• PC TTYs
• Network TTYs
• TTY/Carry-Over
Telephones
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Examples of TTYs