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"For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.”. A program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. FOR INFORMATION contact: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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"For people

without

disabilities,

technology

makes

things

easier.

For people

with

disabilities,

technology

makes

things

possible.”

A program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

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FOR INFORMATION contact:

PIAT - Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology

411 S Student Center

1755 North 13th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Tel: 800-204-7428 (voice)

866-268-0579 (TTY)

Fax: 215-204-6336

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu/piat

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Your presenter today is…

Ann Dolloff, CTRS, MEd

Assistant Director

[email protected]

215-204-0452

Betty and Lucille

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And your other presenter is:

Jamie A. Prioli, RESNA

ATP

AT Specialist

[email protected]

215-204-5974

Savanna, Chip, Maddy and Toby

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Assistive Technology Device

“any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.”

From Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004). Retrieved 1-13-10 from http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home

From Public Law 108-364, the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended. Retrieved 3-2-09 from http://www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/library/laws/pl108-364.pdf

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DOOHICKIES, THINGAMABOBS AND WHATCHAMACALLITS

What is this?

How is it assistive technology?

How can it help a person do something?

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What’s this?

A. Dog toyB. Sock dressing aidC. Gardening toolD. I have no idea

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Sock Dressing Aid

http://www.activemotionhealth.com $12.00

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What’s this?

A. ReacherB. GrabberC. LifterD. Dog leash

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Leg Lifter

http://www.dynamic-living.com $9.00

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What’s this?

A. Ball with screw & holeB. Child’s toyC. Not something to use as a dog toyD. Writing AidE. Something only Jamie’s cats would play with

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Arthwriter

http://www.allegromedical.com $10.00

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What are these?

A. Tools to help my dog eatB. A collar for my catC. Tools to help me eat

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Nosey Cup & Plate Guard

http://www.rehabmart.com $10-20.00

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What’s this?

A. MatsB. DycemC. PaperD. Dog hair

picker-upper

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Dycem…or use shelf liner!

http://www.dycem-ns.com/ $25.00+Favorite Discount Store…..$1-5.00!

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What are these?

A. Pipe insulation and wash clothsB. Wash cloths and pipe insulationC. Stuff my dog chews when home alone

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Pipe Insulation & Washcloths

Make great grip build-up on devices used dailyPurchase a home supply or discount store

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What’s this?

A. Hair curlersB. More stuff my dog chewsC. Something only Jamie’s cats would play with

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Foam Hair Curlers

take out the plastic insert, and use the foam as a grip build-up!Purchase a discount or drug store.

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What’s this?

a. Dog food scoopb. Cat food scoopc. People food scoopd. Milk carton holder

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Milk or Juice Carton Holder

http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=318301$5.95

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What’s this?

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Zipper Pull or Key Turner

Insert shower curtain ring into zipper pull or key opening for better leverage and manipulation! Dollar or discount store!

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What’s this?

A. ContraptionB. Something I trip on when left on the floorC. Seat lifterD. Something that scares my dog

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Uplift Seat Assist

http://upliftproducts.com/$100-150.00

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What’s this?

A. Soft frisbeeB. Flat pillowC. Swivel seatD. Another dog chew toy

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Swivel Seat for cars and chairs

http://www.maxiaids.com $25-30.00

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Low, Mid and High Tech Assistive Technology Devices

• Low Tech: Inexpensive, easy to learn, readily available, can be “off-the-shelf”, easier to make/maintain/replace

• Mid-Tech: May cost more, require some training, have special design, may need power source or other support

• High-Tech: Higher cost, need specific training to learn, may require on-going support, often customized

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Assistive Technology Devices

• Can be everyday, simple and inexpensive as well as complex, customized and costly

• Cognition is a factor for consideration what AT to use, but not a barrier to using AT

• Requires acceptance, motivation and support to fully integrate AT into a person’s life (school, work, home and community)

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The Scope of Assistive Technology

• Communication• Seating and Positioning• Power Mobility• Manual Mobility• Mobility Aids• Assistive Listening• Vehicle Modification

• Leisure/Recreation/Play• Worksite Modification• Home Modification• Learning Aids• Environmental Controls• Vision Aids• Self Care/Activities of Daily

Living

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES

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iPad & iPod Touch

• Over 500,000 apps…and growing!• Built in accessibility features: Voice control,

magnification, font size• http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=73856

86n

• Mainstream technology easily useable by MANY students (think Universal Design!)

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Concept Mapping - UDL

• Inspiration, Kidspiration ($)• MindManager ($)• C-Map (free)• FreeMInd (free)• Mindomo (free, $)• MindView3 ($)

Sample Concept Maps

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The Intel Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word for those with reading-based disabilities or impaired vision.

Intel Reader

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Assistive Listening

Pocket Talker Personal FM system

Microphone with receiver headsetNoise cancelling headset

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Organization

• Highlighters• Post Its• Colors

– Pens– Paper– Folders

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LiveScribe Pen

http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/ • Syncs text/graphics with audio • Built-in camera, microphone, speaker and audio

jack for distance recording• 400 or 800 hours of recorded audio• Apps for pens!

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Magnification

Hand-held magnifiers

Lamp with magnifier

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Video Magnifiers

Handheld magnifier Desktop full screen magnifier

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Telephones

CapTel Phone

Large button phone with visual signaler

TTY

Large button phone with pictures and locking keyboard

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Alternate Computer Keyboards

Big Keys Plus keyboard

Key-U-See keyboard

Flexible, waterproof keyboard

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Alternative Computer Access

Hands-free computer input

devices with onscreen keyboard

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Software - Voice Recognition

• Dragon Naturally Speaking• Via Voice

• http://vimeo.com/16911462

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Tech-Speak

Talking picture frame

Dynawrite

Vantage Lite

Picture album

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Assistive Technology Services

• Evaluation• Acquisition• Adapting/Modification• Coordination of Therapies• Training: Consumer – Family – Professionals • Maintenance, Repair & Replacement

Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

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How do I decide what assistive technology is needed?

Requires consideration of the:

PERSON + ENVIRONMENT +

TASKWhat activity does the person want to do?

What skills are needed to do the activity?

What skills does the person have to do activity?

What supports exist to help learn a new way?

Where is this activity done and under what conditions?

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• I audiotape meetings and lectures

• Someone reads the assignments to me

• I dictate my work for someone else to type

• I use a LiveScribe Pen to record and take notes

• I use the Kurzweil 3000 when on my computer

• I use Dragon Naturally Speaking when writing

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Barriers to AT Use• Attitudes (“too ….whatever…to benefit”)

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA

• Thinking AT is all ‘high tech’, so too complicated to use

• Funding (who pays)

• Lack of knowledge of what is “out there” to support a person’s functional needs

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HOW CAN STATE AT ACT PROGRAMS HELP YOU?

The RESNA Catalyst Project

http://www.resnaprojects.org/

56 AT Act Programs in every state as well as Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, District of Columbia, American Samoa, & Guam.

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State AT Program Activities

Access to AT – How do I know what I need?

Acquisition of AT – How do I get what I need?

Public Awareness – How do I learn about resources?

Training – Please teach me about AT!

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Priority Activities – Access to AT

• AT device demonstrations

– Learn about how AT device or group of devices can help at home or in the community. Demos provide an overview to help individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about what AT devices they may want or need

• AT device short-term loan

– Short-term loan of AT devices – “try-before-you-buy”, and allows individuals with disabilities to use the device at home, in the workplace, or in their community

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Priority Activities-Acquisition of AT

• State Financing – may vary in each state

– Low-interest loan programs for the purchase of AT

– Cooperative buying efforts to obtain lower cost

– Telecommunication programs

• Reutilization of AT

– Providing “gently used” devices to people who might not otherwise be able to afford AT. Included AT Exchange, Reuse and Open-ended Loan

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AT ResourcesMicrosoft Accessibility-Technology for Everyone

helps people of all abilities to realize their full potential.

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/

Pass It On Center is a national resource for AT reuse so that people with disabilities can get the

affordable AT they need.

http://www.passitoncenter.org/

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AT Resources

The Family Center on Technology and Disability provides a wide range of resources on assistive

and instructional technologies.

http://fctd.info

National Public Website on Assistive Technology provides information on AT devices and services.

http://assistivetech.net

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AT Resources

Closing The Gap provides parents and educators the information and training necessary to locate,

compare, and implement AT.

www.closingthegap.com

Assistive Technology Industry Association provides online AT Educational Webinars.

http://atia.org

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AT Resources

The mission of the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is to increase the use of technology by children and adults with disabilities and functional limitations.

http://ataccess.org

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AT Resources

Technology and Media division of the Council for Exceptional Children

http://www.tamcec.org

Wright’s Law – resources for AT & Education

http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/atech.index.htm

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AT Resources

Techmatrix contains AT guides, topics, product comparisons, topic information pages (e.g.

Reading for Struggling Students)

www.techmatrix.org

LD Online – great resources for learning tool for alternate learning styles

www.ldonline.org

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Oscar Pistorius – Too Able?• http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/oscar-pistorius-

bad-listener-nike/3sjNb3DUfX9u_lt7QmVEHw

• Does assistive technology provide an “unfair advantage” to a person with a disability?

• Can AT make a person too able?

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Questions?

Thank you for

your attention

and

participation!