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Assistive Technology for Transitioning to Post Secondary Education, Life and Work Webinar September 20, 2011

Assistive Technology for Transitioning to Post Secondary Education, Life and Work Webinar September 20, 2011. Presenters. Kathy Adams OTR/L, ATP Maine CITE Coordinating Center kadamsot@maine.rr.com Deb Dimmick, M.Ed., ATP ALLTech ddimmick@alltech-tsi.org.

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Assistive Technology for Transitioning to Post Secondary Education, Life and Work Webinar September 20, 2011

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  1. Assistive Technology for Transitioning to Post Secondary Education, Life and WorkWebinar September 20, 2011

  2. Presenters Kathy Adams OTR/L, ATP Maine CITE Coordinating Center kadamsot@maine.rr.com Deb Dimmick, M.Ed., ATP ALLTech ddimmick@alltech-tsi.org

  3. This webinar will be recorded/archived The power point is on your computer screen CART, captioning is being provided You are listening to the presenters over the phone Please mute your phone line: press * 6 The Chat box is on the left column ….this is where you will type in your questions/comments during the webinar Webinar Info &Tips for Attendees

  4. This webinar will examine how high school students who use assistive technology (AT) can achieve greater independence, improve access to learning, living independently and working productively.

  5. Webinar Objectives • Federal laws that impact the acquisition of AT used by students • How students with disabilities can effectively use AT to meet the challenges of transitioning on to post secondary education, independent living or work. • AT devices that facilitate learning, independence and productivity. • Maine & national resources for AT services & funding

  6. Laws that Impact AT • Rehab Act of 1973/Section 504 • IDEA, amended in 2004 • AT Act of 1989, amended in 2004 • Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 • Maine Human Rights Act • No Child Left Behind

  7. ….More Laws* • Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Act • Fair Housing Act • Hearing Aid Compatibility Act • Telecommunications Act • Workforce Investment Act • Social Security “Ticket to Work” • *From fctd.info

  8. AT in Maine • Maine CITE is Maine’s State AT Program • There are AT Programs in all states • AT Programs were created by the Federal AT Act and are funded through RSA • Visit mainecite.org • There are many AT organizations in Maine in the AT Consortia

  9. AT Partners in Maine • ALLTech • TEC • Alpha One (Adapted Driving Evals) • IRIS Network • Mainely Access • Maine Center on Deafness • Pine Tree Society • CARES

  10. AT Program’s Core Mission • Public Awareness/Information about AT • Interagency coordination to promote AT • Training on AT…..access & acquisition • Technical assistance on AT with policy makers, consumers and providers • Statewide collaboration

  11. Goals of the AT Program Maine CITE works to improve access to and the acquisition of AT in 4 areas: • Education • Employment • Community Living • Information Technology & Telecommunications

  12. AT is …… • AT Devices are any item, piece of equipment, or product--whether acquired commercially or customized--that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability • AT Services help a person learn about AT options and decide if using AT will benefit them Using AT can maintain, increase, maximizesafety, productivity, independence, learning……

  13. AT can be Low Tech to High Tech • Cost more – complex features computerized No cost – no mechanics Low Tech Mid Tech High Tech • Low cost – less complex, may involve some mechanics or electronics.

  14. AT Devices may include: • Computer hardware & software: switches/access aids • Alerting devices • Braille & Low Vision devices • Prosthetics & orthotics • Standing & walking aids • Manual and power wheelchairs • Communication devices, telephones, ipads/tablets • Adapted sports/recreation equipment • Adapted cars and vans with lifts • Home access modifications: ramps, lifts, stair glides, elevators

  15. More…..AT • CART (real time captioning—onsite or remote) • Large print books, Digital e-books • Hand held magnifiers, CCTVs • Braille software-printer • Adapted pencils-pens • Voice activated software • Large key calculator • Assistive listening systems • Power door openers…lever door handles • Raised toilets/grab bars • Adapted eating utensils • Lift equipped school buses

  16. Re-using & Recycling AT An emerging issue due to funding restrictions Buy and Sell used AT visit getATstuff.com Maine’s first AT refurbishing-recycling program TEC-Assist @ TEC tecmaine.org

  17. Rehab Act (amended) • AT is part of the State VR Plan • AT is provided in the Rehab process • People with disabilities are presumed eligible for VR • Disability does not diminish the person’s right to live independently, make choices, be productive and pursue work • AT needs must be addressed in the IPE

  18. Rehab Act cont. • Increased employment of people with disabilities will increase need for training, supports, AT and reasonable accommodation in the workplace • School site & Worksite AT assessment is part of the IPE

  19. Transition Planning • AT considerations & needs are addressed in the IEP at school • Make AT part of the IEP • Make AT assessment part of the IEP • Look at low tech vs high tech solutions • What AT is the student now using • How will AT impact/improve function • Identify vendors of AT …will they service the device? • ***Identify time for AT training to learn how to use the AT…..for the student, family and key staff

  20. Audience Question As VR Transition Councilors, ...what do you find your students need for AT?

  21. AT Services • AT Consultation & AT Assessment • Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment • Professional Development • AT Loans & AT Demonstrations • Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Technical Assistance

  22. People… • Of all ages and abilities • With a variety of disabilities which include: • Learning • Developmental • Autism • Physical • Sensory • ADD/ADHD

  23. VR Case Study - Paige Consumer: Paige Disability: Learning: Reading & Writing Goal: College, Special Educator Technology: Voice Recognition, TT/Speech

  24. VR Case Study - Mike Consumer: Mike Disability: Muscular Dystrophy Goal: College, Graphic Design Technology: Voice Recognition, Trackpad

  25. Demonstration • LivescribePen livescribe.com

  26. Demonstration 2 • Dragon NaturallySpeaking nuance.com/dragon

  27. Paying for AT • Soc Sec PASS Plans • Soc Sec 1619B Program • Soc Sec Ticket to Work • State BRS • Special Education • Health Insurances….Maine Care • must document medical necessity

  28. Paying for AT – cont’d • Low Interest Loans/Financing • Maine’s mPower Loan Program • The Digital Credit Union dcu.org • Muscular Dystrophy Association • MS Society • Travis Roy Foundation

  29. AT Resources Nationally • Job Accommodation Network • Disabilityinfo.gov • Business Leadership Network • Rehab Engineering Society of North America • abledata.org lists thousands of AT devices • passonline.org details on PASS program • Rehab Engineering Research Center on Workplace Accommodation • telework.com

  30. Audience Question What vendors do you use in Maine for AT services? Any questions…comments??

  31. Thank you!Please fill out the Evaluation Form kadamsot@maine.rr.com ddimmick@alltech-tsi.org ALLTech 207-321-6080 alltech-tsi.org

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