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- 1. Assistive Technology and VocationalServices Presenter: Lorraine Norwich Assistive Technology Specialist BSME, MSIS Community Work Services
- 2. Overview History and Background Waysto Access Assistive Technology Working as a Team High and Low Tech Assistive Technology Vocational Practices Additional Information
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- 4. What is Assistive Technology Anyitem, piece of equipment, or system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. (Tech Act : 1988)
- 5. Time Line forAssistive Technology (AT) 1973 – Rehabilitation Act 1973 1982 – Formal look at value of AT 1985 – Abledata Assistive Technology Database 1988 – Assistive Technology device name defined 1997 –Mandated that AT is included in IEP’s 2001 – CARF Accreditation eligibility
- 6. Accreditation In 2001 theCommission of Accrediting Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) issued an Employment and Community Services Standards manual for Assistive Technology to review and accredit Assistive Technology. This demonstrated the need for quality control in measuring accuracy for Assistive Technology services.
- 7. Ways to AccessAssistive Technology
- 8. Obtaining Assistive Technology Services AssistiveTechnology services are provided through State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies like: Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Massachusetts Commission for Blind Massachusetts Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Agencies have criteria for delivery of services
- 9. State Agencies If youare eligible for services with a Vocational State Agency you will be assigned a Counselor and it will be determined if you are eligible for Assistive Technology Services A Vendor or In-house Assistive Technology specialist will be assigned to a case to do an evaluation and the required procurement and training.
- 10. Obtaining Assistive Technology Services– Additional Sources Veterans Administration Working directly with Vocational Rehabilitation Organizations Assistive Technology Departments
- 11. One Off Designs Universitieswork with students to do Assistive Technology designs for example Worcester Polytechnic Booth to see examples Dedicated designs http://www.me.wpi.edu/Research/ATRC/Abou t/tour.html http://epicsnational.ecn.purdue.edu/ind ex.php
- 12. Beginning of Assistive Technology Backgroundon Books: In 1452, Gutenberg, conceives of the idea for movable type. He brings together the technologies of paper, oil-based ink and the wine-press to print books. Think of this as Analog books
- 13. Background on Computers 1936– Invented Computer 1958 – Chip design began 1964 _ Computer mouse and windows (mouse because tail came out) 1971 – Floppy disc allowed flexibility 1985 – Home computers and windows. History of Computers and Hand Held Devices
- 14. Working as aTeam Need to know: Medical History of the person Other therapy the person is going through Good to interact with others on the team Helps to: Set up a realistic goal for the person Know what kind of equipment to prescribe or begin working with
- 15. Some Considerations when SelectingAssistive Technology Physical limitations What are their technical skills Learning Style Reading level How motivated are they Do they think this is a quick fix What are the goals
- 16. “The greatest impedimentto a person’s taking full part in his society is not his physical flaws, but rather the issue of myths, fears and misunderstandings that society attaches to them”
- 17. Assistive Technology Allows UsTo Take away some of the stumbling blocks in life
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- 19. Computer Input Devices Miceand Trackballs Alternative Keyboards Speech to Text
- 20. Mice and Trackballs Differenttypes of Mice and Trackballs make it easier to access the computer PerFit Mouse Roller Mouse
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- 23. Keyboards Examples of Alternative keyboards SmallKeyboard Numeric Keypad
- 24. Keyboards Examples of Alternative keyboards Lefthanded Keyboard Large Print labels
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- 30. Speech on Computer Computercan make sounds when the cone of a computer speaker oscillates Each oscillation creates a sound Sounds can be heard as simulated voice on the computer called synthesized speech. Synthesized speech allows people to listen to text, www etc. to being read on the computer.
- 31. Screen Readers Makes “Text-to-speech”on the computer A screen reader is a software program that uses synthesized speech to "speak" text and graphics out loud. This type of program is used by people with learning disabilities,limited vision and people who are blind.
- 32. Scanning If you cannot get the information from the hard drive, a disc or the WWW you may need to scan the information onto a disc. Scanning is a proces of using an electronic input device to convert analog information such as print material, maps, photographs, etc., into a digital format usable by a computer or hand held device.
- 33. E-Books An ebook isan electronic (or digital) version of a book. The term is used ambiguously to refer to either an individual work in a digital format, or a device used to read books in digital format. The second usage should be deprecated in favour of the more precise "ebook device".
- 34. Functional Illiteracy http://www.bentley.edu/events/agin gbydesign2006/documents/gribbons. ppt Learning Disabilitiesthat went undiagnosed No longer able to do the jobs that they could when they were younger
- 35. Jaws Used mainly forPeople who are visually impaired Hot keys – are used to work with Jaws e.g.. Open is Ctrl + O
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- 37. Hands Free Input Speechto Text Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech to Text Software
- 38. J-Say If a personhas visual and manual dexterity problems http://www.ngtvoice.com/products/soft Allows people to use Jaws and Dragon Naturally Speaking together
- 39. Kurzweil 3000 Used forPeople who are Learning Disabled – Mouse Driven
- 40. Kurzweil Demonstration Go tothis URL to see a demonstration http://www.kurzweiledu.com/k300demo/
- 41. Read & WriteGold http://www.texthelp.com/rwg.asp? q1=products&q2=rwg
- 42. Free Screen reader Narrator Narratoris the free text-to-speech found on Microsoft Narrator included in Windows XP and can be accessed simply by pressing the 'windows' key and U. You have to copy what you are going to listen to
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- 44. ORCA Orca is afree, open source, flexible, extensible, and powerful assistive technology for people with visual impairments. Developed by Sun Microsystems http://live.gnome.org/Orca/
- 45. ReadPlease Free Version ofthis Screen reader Web Site for 2003 version http://www.readplease.com/ You have to copy what you are going to listen to
- 46. Hand Held Devices DigitalHand held devices allow students to walk around and listen to information Comparison of devices http://www.rfbdnj.org/equipcompare.html Comparison of Digital Software Products http://www.rfbdnj.org/softcompare.html
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- 48. Vocational Evaluations and AssistiveTechnology Vocational Evaluation: A comprehensive process that systematically uses standardized tests, work, either real or simulated, as the focal point for assessment and vocational exploration, the purpose of which is to assist individuals in vocational development.
- 49. Vocational Tests Reading Comprehensionand Number Operations tests ABLE – Adult Basic Learning Examination WRAT – Wide Range Achievement Test RAI – Reading and Arithmetic Index
- 50. Combining Assistive Technology andVocational Test Standardized tests can be used with Assistive Technology to determine grade point level Assistive Technology can be used to determine typing speed Assistive Technology can be used with Math Assistive Technology can be used to help teach English as second language
- 51. Assistive Technology to determinegrade point level Tests are scanned into alternate format Screen reader are used to administer the tests Compare test administered without Assistive Technology
- 52. Assistive Technology to determinetyping speed Dragon Naturally Speaking can be used with some typing tests Different input devices like alternate keyboards – small keys or flat keyboard show different typing speeds
- 53. Assistive Technology with VocationalEvaluations Vocational testing can be administered with Assistive Technology These tests can help identify areas that will be helped with Assistive Technology
- 54. Job Descriptions • Lookat the areas of need • Determine what is needed • Assistive Technology can be one of the solutions.
- 55. Work with theEmployer Work with the existing computer set up Work with the IT departments Work as a consultant to make technical adaptations without “interrupting” the security settings Work as a team
- 56. E-Learning Online course canbe used with Assistive Technology Courses are set up to be Accessible and Section 508 compliant Education of the future for both teachers and students
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- 66. Conclusion Technology is changingat a very rapid pace Assistive Technology Off the shelf products or Dedicated designs Help provide some solutions