This document discusses integrated accessibility through the use of assistive devices and technology. It begins by introducing Jamie and Lion and noting Jamie's diagnosis of Asperger's/HFA. It then defines integrated accessibility as devices or tools that help increase independence and control. The document focuses on the iPad's role in integrated accessibility, noting its ease of use, accessibility features, and how it enables communication, visual schedules, and independent living tasks. It concludes by envisioning the future of integrated accessibility, including improved devices, greater development encouragement, and standards to further support independence.

1. Autism, iPad & Integrated
Accessibility

2. About Jamie & Lion
๏ I am 21 Years old
๏ Lion is about 12 Years old
๏ Lion is always with me, has not left my side for many years
๏ Speech can be difficult when stressed, often resulting in non-
verbal periods.
๏ Diagnosed with Aspergers / HFA at 4 and 16

3. “ Any sufficiently advanced technology
”
is indistinguishable from magic.
Arthur C Clarke
“ Market segmentation: Market segmentation is a
marketing approach that encompasses the identification of
different groups of customers with different needs or
responses to marketing activity. The market segmentation
”
process also considers which of these segments to target.

4. Integrated Accessibility
What is Integrated Accessibility?
The iPad and Integrated Accessibility
The Future of integrated Accessibility

5. What is Integrated Accessibility?

6. What is Integrated Accessibility?
1: Device or Tool 2: The Effect

7. “Elevate” Kitchen Tools
๏ Colour Coded Cooking Guide
๏ Kitchen Confidence
๏ New Experiences
๏ More Control
๏ Empowerment & Independence

8. Moon Washing Machine
๏ Easy to use
๏ Managing Laundry
๏ Clear instructions
๏ Enhanced independence

9. Integrated Accessibility
What is Integrated Accessibility?
The iPad and Integrated Accessibility
The Future of integrated Accessibility

10. The iPad and Integrated Accessibility

11. 1: The Device (physical)
๏ Easy to use
๏ Portable
๏ Long living
๏ Tactile / physically accessible.
๏ Consistent

12. 1: The Device (software)
๏ Stable
๏ Popular
๏ Includes many access features (VO,
WOB, Zoom etc)
๏ Maintained
๏ Secure

13. 2: The Use / Purpose
๏ Communication (AAC)
๏ Visual Prompting & Timetables
๏ Tracking Medication
๏ Independent living tasks (cooking)

14. Integrated Accessibility
What is Integrated Accessibility?
The iPad and Integrated Accessibility
The Future of integrated Accessibility

15. The iPad and Integrated Accessibility

16. The Future?
๏ How can we improve devices? ๏ More Uses?
๏ How can we encourage ๏ Greater Awareness Among support
development? services
๏ Device Convergence? ๏ Better syncing & communication
๏ What would be the ๏ Standards & Education
characteristics of the “Perfect”
device to support independence?

17. Empower
Independence
Confidence

18. Magic!

19. Thanks For Listening
Any Questions? or Feedback?