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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology. ED 347 Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University. Legal Issues for Disabled Individuals. IDEA 97 Evaluated for the use of assistive or adaptive devices LRE IEP ADA Return to “normal” with assistance. Alternative INPUT Devices. Alternative Input Methods and Devices.

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Assistive Technology

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  1. Assistive Technology ED 347 Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  2. Legal Issues for Disabled Individuals • IDEA 97 • Evaluated for the use of assistive or adaptive devices • LRE • IEP • ADA • Return to “normal” with assistance Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  3. Alternative INPUT Devices

  4. Alternative Input Methods and Devices • Switches • Homemade switches • Linda Burkhart • Mouse devices • Pointing device with onscreen keyboard • Switch with scanning onscreen keyboard • Voice input Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  5. Switches

  6. Types of Switches • Button • Plate or tread • Toggle • Pneumatic • Grasp • Air cushion • Etc… Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  7. Big Red • AbleNet ($42) • Button Switch • Easy to mount • Audible click signals cause-effect link • Large colorful surface area • Large variety of colors Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  8. Why Use Switches? • To provide access to toys • To teach concepts of cause and effect • To allow choice-making, communication • To increase specific motor function • To provide access to computers Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  9. Adaptive Computing • Modify the Keyboard • Use an Alternative Keyboard • Bypass the Keyboard with an Alternative Input Method • Voice • Pointing Device • Switch Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  10. Modifying the Keyboard

  11. Keyboard Modification Software • Accessibility Options • Included with Windows 95/98/2000/ME • Found in the Control Panel – Accessibility Options • Easy Access • Included with Macintosh OS Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  12. Alternative Mouse Devices

  13. Glide Pointer • Alps Electric ($69) • Similar to touch pad on a laptop Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  14. Cruise Cat • Cirque Corporation ($89) • Minimal finger movement to activate • Glide pad • Internet Connections Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  15. Mini Thumball • Addison ($39) • Very small – compared to quarter • Able to use with one finger • Minimal movement required Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  16. Marble Mouse • Logitech ($39) • Track ball – right or left • Super sensitive to touch • Serial or PS/2 Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  17. Joystick • SAM (Switch Adapted Mouse) KM30 ($164) • Can set cursor speed, can drag, click buttons Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  18. Touch Window • Edmark ($395 – 425) • Touch this screen to select and move objects • Pull down menus • Draw graphics. Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  19. Portable Keyboard

  20. AlphaSmart • AlphaSmart ($299) • Portable word processor with a built-in LCD screen • Full size keyboard • Transfers text to computer via cable • Less than 2 lbs. Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  21. DreamWriter • DreamWriter ($295) • Portable word processor with built-in LCD screen • 3.5” floppy disk for saving data or cable transfer of data • Spell & Grammar Checker • Full size keyboard • Sound Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  22. On Screen Keyboards

  23. WiVik (Window Visual Keyboard) • Prenke Romich Co. ($290-$495) • Moveable, resizable on-screen keyboard • Text can be selected using a large variety of devices (mice, trackballs, touch screens, head pointing devices) • Word prediction Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  24. Pointing Device with Onscreen Keyboard • Mouse • Joystick • Trackball • Touch Window • InfraRed Beam • Headmouse • Mouth stick, Pointing stick • Usually pointing devices plug into mouse port Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  25. One Handed Keyboards

  26. Dvorak • Dvorak International ($0) • Onscreen keyboard • New layout for keyboard • Generally an option in Accessibility Options in Operating System Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  27. Half-QWERTY • Matias Corporation ($395) • New layout for the keyboard • Left or Right layouts Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  28. Alternative Keyboards

  29. Big Keys • Greystone Digital ($169) • Mac or PC version • Large keys / multicolored keys • Alphabet or QWERTY arrangement • No punctuation marks/Caps Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  30. WinMini or TASH Mini Keyboard • Tash International • Small keyboard • Connects to keyboard • Has mouse functions Key guard Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  31. Bat Personal Keyboard • Info Grip ($199) • Single handed keyboard • Right or Left models • Mac or PC Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  32. Intellikeys • IntelliTools ($395) • $25 for either a Mac or PC cable so it can be used with a Mac and a PC • Keyboard connects to a computer via keyboard port • Pre or self-made overlays • Able to connect 2 switches to the computer via keyboard Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  33. Headmaster Plus • Prenke Romich Co. ($1195) • Head pointing system • Full mouse control • Puff switch or switch activated Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  34. Software Applications

  35. Software Applications • Speech Capabilities/Screen Reader • JAWS (PC) • Write:Outloud (Mac) • Word Prediction • WiVik (PC) • Co:Writer (Mac) • Screen Enlargement • Zoomtext (PC) • CloseView (Mac) Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  36. Jaws • Freedom Scientific ($795) • Screen Reader Program • Improves productivity level for the blind/visually impaired individual • Automatically reads the full screen including dialog boxes, pop up menus, etc. Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  37. ZoomText Extra Level 2 • Ai Squared ($795) • Integrated magnifier and screen reader for Windows • Able to speak all Window components (with use of sound card) • Can magnify screen from 1x to 16x Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  38. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) • Communication methods • Voice • Gestures • Body language • Eye blinks • Communication boards • Electronic AAC devices • Signing Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  39. Selecting an Electronic AAC Device • Vocabulary System • Pictures • Codes • Symbols (MinSpeak, PicSyms, Blissymbols) Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  40. Selecting an Electronic (High-Tech) AAC Device • Output Method • Speech • Visual display • Hard copy Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  41. BigMack • AbleNet ($86) • Touch switch • Direct selection • Single recordable message Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  42. WalkerTalker • Prentke Romich Co. • 16 programmable squares • Wear around your waist • Recorded voice Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  43. Ultimate 8 • Tash International • Eight recordable squares • Each message up to 4 seconds each Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  44. Liberator • Prentke Romich Co. ($7345-8575) • Direct select or scanning • Uses minspeak -- pictures represent words • DECtalk speech • Programmable Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  45. Evaluation for AT devices • Get a good understanding of the student and their needs • Know the abilities of the students – physically and mentally • Start with low end devices and work up the ladder • Know what the USER wants and is willing to use Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  46. Evaluation for AT devices • Listen to the parents, teachers and care providers • Train the user, parents, teachers and all providing assistance and working with the AT device • Look at cost • Look at all options available • Look at pros and cons of the device Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  47. Evaluation for AT devices • Remember the feelings, desires, wishes, reservations of the user. They are the ones who will be using the device. Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

  48. Any Questions? Nancy Beukema Western Michigan University

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