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Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview

Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview. Anna Cliff CASA Training Tour February 12. 2013. A broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that aid in assisting individuals with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview

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  1. Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC): An Overview Anna Cliff CASA Training Tour February 12. 2013

  2. 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 Definition of Assistive Technology

  3. 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 Assistive Technology Resource Center(ATRC)

  4. Non-apparent disabilities • Examples: Learning Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum, Mental Health • Sensory • Examples: Blind/low vision, Hearing Impairment • Physical • Examples: Neurological, Orthopedic, Cumulative Trauma Students who may benefit from services at the ATRC

  5. ATRC 3-step Process

  6. Reading • Alternative formats: audio and/or visual formats, braille • Text to speech programs • Built-in software on Macs and Windows • Examples: mp3, Read and Write • Demo: Read & Write 10 • Writing • Speech recognition software • Spelling and grammar software • Word prediction and vocabulary features • Paper organization • Demo: Dragon Naturally Speaking • Studying • Highlighting features, masking, vocabulary lists • Demo: WYNN or Read & Write 10 AT to support a variety of Academic Needs

  7. Note-taking and Classroom Participation • Digital recorders • Livescribe Pen – syncs audio and visual • Apps for tablets and smartphones • Captioning and FM Systems • Portable magnifiers • Demo: Livescribe Pen • Accessing the Computer • Alternative keyboards (one-handed, split keyboard, enlarged) • Alternative or ergonomic mice (trackball, vertical mouse, touchpad) • Positioning (adjustable tables, chairs, foot and wrist rests) • Test Taking • Use of any of the above features and more to help with tests! • Organization of Assignments and Coursework • Checklists and day planners, phone apps, PDAs, google calendars, and more! AT to support a variety of Academic Needs (continued)

  8. Questions? www.atrc.colostate.edu  THANK YOU  Check out our website:

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