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Assistive Technology of Alaska Rob LeFebvre ~ AT Specialist www.atlaak.org

Who is ATLA? GRANT ACTIVITIES Federal Tech Act Project• Demonstrations • Short Term Loans• Info & Awareness • Reutilization of AT “Try Before You Buy” State Resource for Assistive Technology

What’s the Next Step? Servicing the state beyond the grant…

Who is ATLA?NONGRANT ACTIVITIESFee Services• Device and software reseller• Customized Training and Professional Development• Assistive Technology assessments

Where is ATLA? •DEMONSTRATION CENTERS •VIRTUAL HELP DESK SYSTEM •WEBINARS •RESOURCESBASECAMP3330 Arctic Blvd, Suite 101ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

Who can ATLA help? Eligibility Requirements Need Assistive Technology Be in Alaska Be alive•Community Living•Education•Employment•IT / Telecommunications

… ATLA does NOT … Fix, maintain, or train general computer needs Provide funding Bill Medicaid / Medicare Therapeutic evaluations occupational, physical, speech Durable medical needs (wheelchairs, walkers, vehicle modifications, vents, etc..)

ATLA Areas•Augmentative & Alternative Communication•Computer Access•Deaf & Hard of Hearing Aids•Environmental Controls•Learning & Cognitive Supports•Vision Impairment Aids•Other(mainstream technology that would fit in all categories of need)

AKTRADINGPOST.ORG• Service that connects people and organizations with available assistive technology (AT) and durable medical equipment (DME)• Searchable web-based database• Provides Alaskans access to technology that may be located anywhere in the state

STATEWIDE AT PROJECTS MIDNIGHT SUN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AUGUST 3 – 5, 2011 WWW.MSATC.ORG 40 EXHIBITORS FROM ALL OVER THE US, OVER 60 SESSIONS, PRECONFERENCE CERTIFICATION, NATIONAL SPEAKERS•opportunity to see latest in assistive technologies (AT), practices, andservices•unique opportunity for exhibitors, professionals, private individuals, andservice providers to exchange and gather information on the world of AT

iDevices RoundupWARNING: Innovation does not occur with clinical precision. If you suffer from digital-phobia, this presentation may cause severe sweating, hypertension, and sudden boutsof uncontrollable yawning.

The world in our hands… iDevices

Allows people to.. connect

Allows people to.. communicate

Allows people to.. collaborate

Allows people to.. create

iDevices for AT  Functional vision  Hearing  Dexterity  Ability to respond to a prompt  Ability to perform prompted task  Frustration tolerance  Awareness of need  Interest in using device

Why an iDevice for AT?• Low cost• Portable• Easy for all to learn• Easy to control• Not going to be obsolete any time soon

Why an iDevice for AT?

BUILT IN ACCESSIBILITYThe new iPhone, iPod touch 3rd Gen +, iPad all include a built-in screenreader, full-screen magnification, and other new accessibility features foranyone with a vision, hearing, cognitive, physical, and/or motor disability.

iDevice Matrix BLUETOOTH / CAMERA / MUSIC / MICROPHONE APPS AUDIOBOOKS WIRELESS VIDEO MOVIESiPod Touch (3rdGen+) YES YES 4th Gen YES YES YESiPhone YES YES YES YES YES YESiPad YES YES 2nd Gen YES YES YES

iDevice Matrix BLUETOOTH / CAMERA / MUSIC / MICROPHONE APPS AUDIOBOOKS WIRELESS VIDEO MOVIESiPod Touch (3rdGen+) YES YES 4th Gen YES YES YESiPhone YES YES YES YES YES YESiPad YES YES 2nd Gen YES YES YES Decisions.. Decisions.. Decisions..

iDevice Matrix BLUETOOTH / CAMERA / MUSIC / MICROPHONE APPS AUDIOBOOKS WIRELESS VIDEO MOVIESiPod Touch (3rdGen+) YES YES 4th Gen YES YES YESiPhone YES YES YES YES YES YESiPad YES YES 2nd Gen YES YES YES Decisions.. Decisions.. Decisions.. 1. SIZE

iDevice Matrix BLUETOOTH / CAMERA / MUSIC / MICROPHONE APPS AUDIOBOOKS WIRELESS VIDEO MOVIESiPod Touch (3rdGen+) YES YES 4th Gen YES YES YESiPhone YES YES YES YES YES YESiPad YES YES 2nd Gen YES YES YES Decisions.. Decisions.. Decisions.. 1. SIZE 2. COST

iDevice Matrix BLUETOOTH / CAMERA / MUSIC / MICROPHONE APPS AUDIOBOOKS WIRELESS VIDEO MOVIESiPod Touch (3rdGen+) YES YES 4th Gen YES YES YESiPhone YES YES YES YES YES YESiPad YES YES 2nd Gen YES YES YES Decisions.. Decisions.. Decisions.. 1. SIZE 2. COST 3. NETWORK

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by Rob LeFebvre on Nov 11, 2011

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