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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS: AN OVERVIEW

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS: AN OVERVIEW. SHANNON LAVEY RDS Staff training 8/16/12. Definition of Assistive Technology. A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS: AN OVERVIEW

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  1. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS:AN OVERVIEW SHANNON LAVEY RDS Staff training 8/16/12

  2. Definition of Assistive Technology • A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities. • An AT device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. -Cook & Hussey

  3. Assistive Technology Resource Center • Mission of ATRC is to ensure equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities. • Services include: • Assessments, Training, Equipment Loans, Resources, Accommodations • Consultation and Education regarding ergonomic, ADA, and universal design considerations in technology environments • Assistance with making programs, information and course material accessible for students • Experiential learning of AT for OT Students

  4. ATRC 3-Step Process

  5. Alt Format Process I really wish this book was in an alternative format… • Students must complete all of these steps in order to receive alternative text services. • Books are converted on a first come, first served basis. Please request accommodations as early as possible. • It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their text books as well as their converted books. Request a CD or bring a 1GB (or larger) USB Memory stick. 4 Resources for Disables Students Bring your textbooks to your appointment. Your books will be converted in about two to three weeks. 3 Resources for Disabled Students Make an appointment with Melanie Hamman, Alternative Text Coordinator. 970-491-5906 2 Assistive Technology Resource Center Determine the best format to convert your textbooks. Call for an appointment 970-491-6258 1 Resources for Disabled Students Meet with a counselor to get accommodation and referrals. 970-491-6385

  6. AT for Reading • Alternative Format • MP3: audio only, computer voice, harder to navigate • Daisy: audio only/sometimes visual, real voice available, navigation features, software, hardware players, apps on iPad • Natural Reader/Read Please: audio/visual, free • WYNN: audio/visual, reading/studying features, new version supports Math ML • Read and Write: audio/visual, reading/writing/research features, new version supports Math ML

  7. AT for Reading Cont’d • Scanning and Reading • Text to speech programs- WYNN, Read and Write • Apps for Apple and Android • Braille/Embosser • Magnifiers • Hardware: video magnifiers • Software: Zoom Text • SS Overlay - demo • Scanning and Reading Pens • Speed Reading programs –demo • Built-Ins • Windows and Mac

  8. AT for Writing • Speech Recognition Software • Dragon Naturally Speaking - demo • Windows 7 Built-In • Inspiration • Paper organization • Read and Write/WYNN • Spell check, grammar, text to speech for proofing, word prediction • Word Q • Word prediction/completion • Ginger • Spell check, text to speech - demo

  9. AT for Note-Taking and Classroom Participation • Digital Recorders • Upload audio on computer • Livescribe Pen - demo • Synchronous audio and visual • Upload written notes/audio on computer • Apps: AudioNote, Notability • FM System • Captioning • Communication Access RealtimeTranslation (CART), C Print • Portable Video Magnifiers - demo

  10. AT for Studying • WYNN • Go to Web • Masking • Highlighting • List extraction • Text/voice annotations • Read and Write • Masking • Highlighting • List extraction • Translator • Vocab list

  11. AT for Accessing Computer • Screen Readers – JAWS • Voice Recognition • Alternative Pointing Devices (Mice) • Head tracker • No hands mouse • Switches • Alternative Keyboards • One-handed • Chorded • On-screen (Wivik) • Enlarged • Mini • Morse Code

  12. AT for Accessing Computer Cont’d • Ergonomic Keyboards and Mice • Split keyboards • Contoured keyboards/mice • Trackball, vertical mice, touchpad • Positioning • Adjustable tables and monitors • Devices, e.g. mobile and static arm supports • Foot and wrist rests

  13. AT for Test Taking • Student can use any AT • Examples: • WYNN, Read and Write – vs. a reader • Dragon – vs. a scribe • SS Overlay – vs. test on colored paper • JAWS • Zoom Text

  14. AT for Organizing Assignments • Low Tech • Checklists, day planners, task sequencing lists, alarms and timers on watches and cell phones • High Tech • Devices: Computers, tablets, smartphones, PDAs • Software or Apps: • Planning: calendars and “to do” • Audio notes to self • Multimedia prompting system • Examples of Apps of mainstream tech • Google Calendar • Alarms, reminders • To do lists • Notes and voice memos

  15. Resources • Atomic Learning Tutorials • www.atomiclearning.com • Quick Start Guides • www.atrc.colostate.edu

  16. Thank you!

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