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Assistive Technology Marla Roll, MS, OTR. December 15, 2010 Denver Options. Objectives for today:. Review of an assistive technology model (HAAT) Overview of assistive technology possibilities Process and discussion for supporting your needs ( screening tool, etc.). Assessment of Need. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Assistive TechnologyMarla Roll, MS, OTRDecember 15, 2010Denver Options
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Objectives for today:Review of an assistive technology
model(HAAT)
Overview of assistive technology possibilities
Process and discussion for supporting your needs ( screening tool, etc.)
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Assessment of NeedHAAT model – Human Activity Assistive
TechnologyIdentify tasks – strategies and technologies to
support the tasksCultural and social contexts ( learner style,
socioeconomic status, other factors)Physical location of the user
Screening tool seems to reflect these factors
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HAAT definedHuman – what is the person like? What is
meaningful to them, what are their strengths, etc.
Activity – what will they be doing with the technology?
Assistive technology – the stuff
Context – where will they use it? Home, work, portable, outside, etc.?
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HAAT - diagram
The simpler the tech is to use, the less likely it is to be abandoned.
Assistive Technology
Activity
Human
Context/ Environment
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MemoryRecording – devices that sort info that can be
replayed later, e.g. short memos◦ Built into PDA’s, cell phones
Word completion and prediction – software that aids memory during a written communication task.
Information retrieval – PDA and cell phone schedulersReminder alarm devicesExamples are Memory message, Watch Minder
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Time ManagementAid in planning, prioritizing, and
execution of daily and time-dependent tasks.
Specialized watches, electronic time panel, Schedule Assistant software, Smart phones
Examples: adapted watches, tablet apps
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Prompting/Cueing/CoachingDevices 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
Demo of Endeavor/ Ablelink http://www.ablelinktech.com/_handhelds/pocketendeavor.asp
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Language – reading and writingWord 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
Examples: Inspiration and Ginger
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Alternative Input-Means of providing input to a device or a computerVoice recognition e.g. Dragon NS, Mac
SpeechPortable note-takers e.g. AlphasmartPulse Pen – LivescribeAdapted keyboards; adapted miceTablet PC
Examples: Alphasmart, Dragon, Livescribe
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Alternative Output - Means of acquiring information from a device 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
Examples : Kurzweil 3000, Class Mate Reader, Intel Reader
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Mainstream Devices: (these are not AT)ComputersMp3 PlayersE-Book ReadersHand Helds – smart phonesI-Pods and I-Pads – Android TabletsWindows Tablets
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Consider responsibility of the environment:Public schools – IDEA
◦speaks to requirement of school districts to provide assistive technology for educational access
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…
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Who’s responsible (con’t):Higher EducationADA – Title II – school must provide
equal accessSection 504 of the Rehab Act –
school must provide “ reasonable accommodations:.
TBI Trust - Consider covering personal devices, or devices that go beyond “reasonableness”
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Who’s responsible (con’t):Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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.”
Seems to vary greatly based on individual counselors knowledge and experience with AT.
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Who’s responsible (con’t):Workplace
◦Title I- requires that employers provide a “reasonable accommodation” for employees to have equal opportunities in the workplace.
◦Could include assistive technology accommodations.
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Your trust dollars could greatly assist with:
Transitions:◦Between school and work◦Between services or between jobs
For personal assists that are not school or work related.◦E.g schedulers, calendars, watches,
etc…
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Freebies:Numerous low cost or no cost
options to address scheduling, memory, etc.
See Handout
http://www.oatsoft.org/
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Assistive Tech Process:Use of the screening tool:1. Fill out the Pre – Screen
Questions2. Email directly to Marla as an
attachment or in the email body3. Consultation around options will
be provided4. Recommendations for full AT
assessment
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Review Forms:Pre-screening questionnaire
Consultation Summary
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Consider an outcome measure in your process:Follow – up:
Functional Outcomes are the only real measure of the success of AT devices and services!!!
Are they reading, working, speaking, etc., ?