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Computer Access and Augmentative Communication. Jill Ethridge, OTR/L Janie Cirlot-New, M.S., CCC/SLP National AgrAbility Workshop Jackson, MS November 14, 2006. What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?. the supplementation or replacement of speech and/or writing
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Computer Access and Augmentative Communication Jill Ethridge, OTR/L Janie Cirlot-New, M.S., CCC/SLP National AgrAbility Workshop Jackson, MS November 14, 2006
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? the supplementation or replacement of speech and/or writing • Aided communication • Unaided communication
Cerebral palsy Autism Developmental apraxia of speech Mental retardation Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Multiple sclerosis Traumatic brain injury Stroke Who uses AAC?Individuals with:
Benefits of AAC… • Independence • Control • Social Inclusion • Community Participation • Employment • Academic achievement
AAC Evaluation • Multidisciplinary Team • Client’s goals and objectives • Client’s functional abilities • Family/Caregiver
Low Tech Alphabet boards Topic boards Tech/Four Partner/Four Tech/Talk Tech/Speak Leo Go Talk High Tech DV4 MT4 DynaWrite Pathfinder Vantage Vanguard Mini Merc Tech Touch AAC Systems
Types of Displays • Fixed • Dynamic
Access Considerations • Direct select • Touch • Eye gaze • Infrared • Scanning
Messages • Single word • Phrases • Sentences • Pre-stored message
Funding • Medicare • Medicaid • Private insurance • Vocational Rehabilitation • Local Education Agency
Who benefits from adaptive computer access technologies? • Individuals with Visual Disabilities • Individuals with Physical Disabilities • Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
Things to Consider • What is the expected outcome of using AT? • What is the individual’s view of using the recommended AT? • What is the individual’s level of computer literacy? • How will training be provided for the AT? • What environment is the AT going to be used in?
Areas of AT:Technology for Vision Impairments The exploration of solutions for the individual's needs utilizing an array of state-of-the-art devices and software applications.
Areas of AT:Technology for Vision Impairments Adaptive technologies range from hand held magnifiers and electronic magnification systems to computer software that produces auditory and tactile outputs for the text displayed on a computer monitor.
Computer Software Visual Disabilities • Screen magnification • Examples: Zoom Text, MAGic, Lunar Screen Magnifier • Screen reading • Examples: JAWS, Window-Eyes • Scanning and reading systems • Examples: Kurzweil 1000, OpenBook, Scan and Read • Display settings (some built into OS) • Examples: mouse, cursor, icons, background, and text color
Computer Software Physical Disabilities • On-screen Keyboards (WiViK, ScreenDoors) • Voice Recognition (Dragon NaturallySpeaking) • Abbreviation Expansion (SoothSayer) • Word Prediction (WordQ, WYNN) • Morse Code (Darci)
Computer Software Learning Disabilities • Talking Word Processors • Word Prediction • Scan and Read (Kurzweil 3000)
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • “Standard Mice”
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • Trackballs
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • Joystick Mouse • Also, possibly through wheelchair controller
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • Mouse Pointing Through Head Control • Infra red • USB Camera
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • Other Options
Computer Hardware Alternative Mice/Mouse Control • Other Options • Switch Control for Mouse or Just Click • Touch Screen
Computer Hardware Alternative Keyboards • “Ergonomic Keyboards”
Computer Hardware Alternative Keyboards • Small Footprint Keyboards
Computer Hardware Alternative Keyboards • Large Keyboards
Computer Hardware Alternative Keyboards • One Handed Keyboards
Computer Hardware Alternative Keyboards • Other Options
The Work Station:Ergonomics & Positioning Aids • Arm and Wrist Supports
The Work Station:Ergonomics & Positioning Aids • Copy/Paper Holders • Book Stands
The Work Station:Ergonomics & Positioning Aids • Adjustable Tables
The Work Station:Ergonomics & Positioning Aids • Adjustable Chairs
The Work Station:Ergonomics & Positioning Aids • Miscellaneous
T. K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability P.O. Box 9736 Mississippi State, MS 39762 662.325.1028 jcirlotnew@tkmartin.msstate.edu jethridge@tkmartin.msstate.edu