This document summarizes information from a presentation about assistive technologies and accessibility in the legal system. It discusses requirements under the ADA to ensure effective communication for people with disabilities in courts. It provides examples of technologies like hearing assistance devices, communication boards, and relay services that can help people with visual, auditory, or motion impairments participate in legal proceedings. The document also lists prices for some assistive listening equipment and describes a government website for interactive legal forms.

1. ATJ Tech – Power ToolsUsability & AccessibilityBrian Rowe J.D.New in IPUniversity of Washington iSchool

2. human-computer interaction a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them

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15. The Washington Assistive Technologies User Project (WATs UP) New Website: Administrative Office of the Courts Access to Justice Conference June 5, 2010 Carol Maher, MEd ADA, Access and Accommodations

16. Technologies has improved communication, except for: People with visual, auditory, or motion issues who find it difficult to use the screen, mouse and/or keyboard. Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 16

17. Provide Effective Communication Under Title II of the ADA, Courts are required to take steps to ensure that their communications with people with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 17

18. Problem: Courtrooms have long-standing oral traditions. How does an individual who does not speak participate in the courtroom? A speech language pathologist (SLP) may assist people who need to communicate with lawyers and Judges in a court setting. Communication boards and devices can help. Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 18

19. WATs UP Effective Communication - - Learn to Alt Text - Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 19

20. Hard of Hearing – Accommodations Clearsounds CLA7 Amplified Powered Neckloop $55 Addresses needs of people with T-coils in hearing aids. Assistive Listening Systems and Devices $935 Sound is transmitted from the court microphone via FM radio waves to the listener's receiver. Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 20

21. Infrared Systems http://www.williamssound.com/infraredproducts.aspx Transmitter/Receiver/Neckloop $2200 Order with headset, neckloop (receivers) and transmitter that will 'send' the sound to the headset or neckloop. Operate on line of sight only can be blocked easily. Advantage is that the there is no leak of sound into another room. Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 21

22. Problem:Need to talk to a client who is Deaf? You don’t have a TTY? Dial 711 – Voice to Operator to TTY Telecommunication Relay Service TRS Washington Assistive Technologies User Program (WATS UP) 22

23. Free Interactive Forms now On-line!

24. 2010 Access to Justice ConferenceTechnology Innovations OCLA GIS SYSTEM URL: http://alliance.terragis.net/frames/login.php Login: alluser Password: equal1!

25. New Tech FTW!By Brian Rowe J.D.NewinIP.comUniversity of Washington iSchool by The U.S. Army

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