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JAN is a service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
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2010: Assistive Technology Update
Suzanne G. Kitchen, Senior Consultant
Teresa Goddard, Consultant
Assistive Technology Update
Overview Define Assistive Technology (AT) Identify Various Hi-tech and Lo-tech AT Learn to Choose AT Using “Feature-matching”
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What is assistive technology?
any item or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities
software or hardware hi-tech or lo-tech complex or simple
Assistive Technology Update
Hi-tech “Oldies” But “Goodies”
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Lo-tech “Oldies” But “Goodies”
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Software As Accommodation
Screen magnification Screen reading Word prediction Grammar correction Speech to text Scheduling Portable software on USB
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Proloquo2go Speak it! 2 Dragon Dictation
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Apps as Accommodation
Low Tech Concentration Aids
Memory Aids
Noise-canceling Devices
Alertness Devices
Think about the user’s needs! Identify device features, given the user’s needs &
specific task to be performed. Look for all devices that have those features. Choose device based on which has the best features
to help efficiently/effectively perform the specific task. Factor in: Cost, Availability, Compatibility
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Choose AT: Feature-Matching
Let’s try “feature-matching!”
Kindle 2 Adjustable font size Text to speech Plays audio files Basic Beta Web Browser Built in QWERTY Keyboard Read e-books on multiple devices Free wireless
Let’s try “feature-matching!”
Nook Adjustable font size Plays audio files Basic beta Web browser Touch screen keyboard Icon based navigation Games Free wireless
Ask a JAN consultant Look for products using SOAR Contact a State Assistive Technology Project Contact the Computer/Electronic Accommodations
Program
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Find out more about AT
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http://AskJAN.org
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http://AskJAN.org/SOAR
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http://AskJAN.org/cgi-win/TypeQuery.exe?735
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http://www.tricare.mil/cap
Questions
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Contact JAN
Phone: (800)526-7234 (V) & (877)781-9403 (TTY)
Website: AskJAN.org
Email: [email protected]
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