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- 1. Assistive Technology Overview JeremySt. Pierre– Assistive Technology Consultant Technology Access Center Evan Espey – Director of Outreach and Development, Technology Access Center Promoting Independence with Technology
- 2. What is AssistiveTechnology An assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Assistive Technology (AT) is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.
- 3. Assistive Technology Act This law helps make sure that AT is available to people with disabilities so they can more fully participate as active members of their communities. The law covers all ages and in all environments, including in school and at work. It’s often called the “Tech Act”. Under the law, each U.S. state and territory receives a grant to fund an AT Project (ATAP). TTAP in TN
- 4. What is TTAP? Federally Funded by US Dept. Of Health and Human Services, Admin for Community Living (ACL) Statewide Access & Acquisition of AT Four Core Direct Service Programs Public Awareness & Technical Assistance Partner with 5 Assistive Tech Centers
- 5. Technology Center Locations Mid-South ACT – Memphis The STAR Center – Jackson Technology Access Center (TAC) – Nashville Signal Center – Chattanooga East Tennessee Technology Access Center (ETTAC) - Knoxville
- 6. Core Programs DeviceDemonstration Device Loan Device Reutilization Funding and Information Assistance
- 7. Device Demonstration Individualized Decision Making Multiple Devices Feature Exploration
- 8. Device Loan Providea device while waiting Short-term solution Trial devices Access to multiple devices
- 9. Device Reutilization Freeused devices New life for older devices Great access to technology Long or short term solution Maximize utilization of funding
- 10. Funding and InformationAssistance Personalized Individualized Resources List Local, Statewide and National Resources Information Referral Technical Assistance
- 11. Statewide Advisory Council Diverse AT Consumers Community Feedback Evaluate Activities Develop a State Plan
- 12. Overview of AssistiveTechnology Computer Access Switches and Recreation Communication Low Vision Accommodations Mobility Aids for Daily Living Learning / Educational Supports Custom Job Accommodations
- 13. Computer Access TextEntry Alternative Keyboards Voice Recognition Typing Aids Mouse Control Mice Trackballs Joystick Head Control Eye Control Accessibility Features
- 14. Computer Access- TextEntry Alternative Keyboards Large Keys Single Hand Options Ergonomic Courtesy of Infogrip
- 15. Computer Access –Text Entry Voice Recognition Dragon NaturallySpeaking Courtesy of Nuance
- 16. Computer Access –Mouse Control Mice Ergonomic Trackballs Joysticks Courtesy of Infogrip
- 17. Computer Access –Mouse Control Head / Mouth Control HeadMouse Jouse3 Eye Control PC Eye Switch EZ Keys Courtesy of TobiiDynavox Courtesy of Infogrip
- 18. Computer Access –Text Entry Accessibility Features Sticky Keys Onscreen Keyboard Filter Keys Screen Reader Magnification Voice Recognition
- 19. Vision – ComputerAccess Magnification ZoomText Magic WinZoom ScreenReader JAWS WindowEyes NVDA Courtesy of Freedom Scientific
- 20. Switches and Recreation Switches Other Toy & Game Adaptations
- 21. Switches Switches o Usedto control everything from toys to Computers o Can be placed anywhere the user has regular voluntary muscle control o Level of Sensitivity can change
- 22. Other Toy &Game Adaptations Adaptations Can be Made for: o Vision o Dexterity o Range of Motion o Tactile Feedback o Etc
- 23. Communication Augmentative andAlternative Communication (AAC) Low-tech Mid-tech High-tech
- 24. Communication Low-Tech PECS/Pictures Single Phrase Devices Courtesy of Pecs-Canada Credit Enabling Devices
- 25. Communication Mid-tech GoTalk QuickTalker Courtesy of Attainment Company Courtesy of Ablenet
- 26. Communication High-tech TobiiDynaVox Prentke Romich Courtesy of PRC Courtesy of Tobii Dynavox
- 27. Communication Apps Proloquo2Go Sono Flex Lite Version GoTalk Now Courtesy of iTunes
- 28. Vision – PrintMaterials Handheld Magnifiers CCTVs Scan and Read Products Alternative Format Text
- 29. Vision – PrintAccess Handheld Magnifiers Dome Bar Stand Pocket
- 30. Vision- Print Materials CCTVs (Closed Circuit Television) Handheld Semi-Portable Desktop
- 31. Vision – PrintAccess Handheld CCTVs Pebble HD Amigo Ruby HD Optelec Compact 7 / 5 Courtesy of Optelec Courtesy of Freedom Scientific Courtesy of Enhanced Vision
- 32. Vision – PrintAccess Semi-Portable CCTVS Acrobat HD Topaz PhD Traveller Courtesy of Enhanced Vision Courtesy of Freedom Scientific Courtesy of Optelec
- 33. Vision – PrintAccess Desktop CCTVs Merlin HD Topaz XL HD ClearView+ with Speech Courtesy of Enhanced Vision Courtesy of Optelec Courtesy of Freedom Scientific
- 34. Vision – PrintAccess Scan and Read Option Stand Alone Devices Computer Software Options Apps
- 35. Vision – PrintAccess Stand Alone Scan and Read Devices Optelec ClearReader Plus Eye-Pal Sara CE Courtesy of Optelec Courtesy of Freedom Scientific
- 36. Vision – PrintAccess OpenBook Kurzweil 1000
- 37. Vision – PrintAccess Scan and Read Apps KNFB Reader App Courtesy of KNFB Reader
- 38. Vision – OtherHardware Low Tech Braille Devices Perkins Brailler Slate and Stylus Braille Embossers Braille Displays Braille Notetakers
- 39. Mobility Wheelchairs Manual Power Standing Power Assist Credit: Permobil Credit Permobil
- 40. Mobility Walkers Canes Courtesyof Spinlife Courtesy of BettyMills Courtesy of McCansmedical Courtesy of Irishwalking sticks
- 41. Independent Living Aidsfor Daily Living Cooking/Eating Dressing / Hygiene Low Vision Hearing Loss Recreation Courtesy of Independent Living Aids Courtesy of Patterson Medical
- 42. Writing / Educational SmartPens LiveSribe Reading/Writing Support Software TextHelp Kurzweil 3000 WYNN Courtesy of Livescribe
- 43. Custom Employment Accommodations Disability: Quadriplegia Tasks to Perform: General Office Tasks Computer Use Telephone Use
- 44. Custom Employment Accommodations Custom Desk Computer Wedges Lazy Susan Telephone Holder Mouthstick Holder Wireless Headset
- 45. Custom Employment Accommodations Disability: Cerebral Palsy Task to Perform: Ticket Tearing
- 46. Custom Employment Accommodations Ticket Tearing Jig
- 47. Custom Employment Accommodations Disability: Hemiplegia Task to Perform: Latch Assembly Assistive Technology: Latch Assembly Jig