assistive technology for public computers
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talks!
Assistive Technology for Public Computers December 10, 2009Audio is only available by calling this number:Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
You are being recorded…
• This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations:– www.techsoup.org/go/webinars
• You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links.
• After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in the Accessible Technology and Public Computing Community Forum:– tinyurl.com/ybh455n
• Twitter hashtags: #techsoup
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talks!
Assistive Technology for Public ComputersPresenters: Jane Vincent, AMLS
Center for Accessible Technology
Sponsored by
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Today’s Speakers
Kami GriffithsTechSoup
Assisting with chat questions:Kate Heryford, TechSoup
Jane VincentCenter for Accessible Technology
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
What is assistive technology?
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What is assistive computer technology?
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Assistive Technology and the Law• Federal, state/municipal, and private
entities in the US covered by different laws
• Key concepts (Title II):– Equality of opportunity– Reasonable modifications– Personal services and devices
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
First Steps Towards Effective Implementation• Research your users
• Talk to your users
• Involve your users
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Categories of Technology Relevance• Pretty much always
– No/low cost, relevant to a general population
• Sometimes– Relevant to the local population,
moderate cost
• Seldom if ever– Expensive, often fragile, relevant to only
a few people, difficult to implement
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Pretty much always
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Sometimes
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Seldom if ever
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Assistive Technology Stories
(Sorenson VRS)
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Funding Strategies
• Budget
• Friends
• Recycled/donated equipment
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Minimizing “hidden” costs
• Conflicts
• Maintenance
• Support
• Training
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Maximizing staff training
• Think like a librarian
• Document, document, document
• Use flow charts
• Involve your users
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Websites—Library Specific
• ASCLA Accessibility Tip Sheets• No Grant Needed! Cheap and Easy
Accommodations for People with Disabilities
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Websites
• ASCLA Accessibility Tip Sheets• Abledata• Association of Assistive Technology
Act Programs• Access on Main Street
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Thanks!
Jane Vincent, AMLSUsability/Accessibility ManagerCenter for Accessible TechnologyBerkeley, CA [email protected]
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Questions?
Submit your questions using the chat box.
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Continue the Discussion…
• Additional questions can be answered by posting in the Accessible Technology and Public Computing Community Forum:– tinyurl.com/ybh455n
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
Get the Most Out of TechSoup
• At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit:
– Read helpful articles in our Learning Center– Request donated software, hardware, and
online services– Join our community forums to learn from
your colleagues– Browse upcoming events and conferences
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Assistive Technology for Public ComputersConference Call: 866-740-1260 Access Code: 6339392
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