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NY State APSE 2013 Supported Employment Training Institute

NY State APSE 2013 Supported Employment Training Institute. Promoting Vocational Independence Through Assistive Technology Presented by Lisa Tebo, OTR/L, ATP ADK Abilities lisatebo@adkabilities.com. Today’s Learning Objectives.

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NY State APSE 2013 Supported Employment Training Institute

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  1. NY State APSE2013 Supported Employment Training Institute Promoting Vocational Independence Through Assistive Technology Presented byLisa Tebo, OTR/L, ATP ADK Abilities lisatebo@adkabilities.com

  2. Today’s Learning Objectives Gain a general understanding of assistive technology (AT) and how it is selected Become familiar with areas that may be addressed through AT Review a variety of tools that are readily available to promote independence in the work place

  3. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology Services Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Assistive Technology Device Any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of an individual with a disability AT falls on a continuum LOW TECH HIGH TECH

  4. Areas addressed by AT Executive Functioning Self-Help Skills Communication Reading, Writing & Math Physical Access Recreation Mobility & Positioning

  5. Who uses “Assistive Technology”? We all do!

  6. How is AT selected? Environment Person Tasks Tools Modified from the SETT Framework, Zabala 2002

  7. Let’s Explore:Tools That Promote Efficiency, Independence and Success

  8. Communication • Symbols, pictures and videos • Audio recordings • Communication aids • Low tech communication boards • Simple communication devices • Advanced AAC devices

  9. Physical Access • Modifications to environment, tools or objects • Built-up handles, velcro, Dycem • Alternate computer access • Operating system accessibility features • Adaptive keyboards and mice, touchscreen • Speech recognition • Alternate access (i.e. switches)

  10. Self-Help Skills • Adaptive equipment • Checklists • Social stories • Timers & reminders

  11. Reading, Writing & Math • Symbols, pictures, videos & audio • Specialized software • Text-to-speech • Speech-to-text • Word Prediction • Handheld spellers and scanners • Smartpens • Adaptive calculator (enlarged or talking) • Money identifier

  12. Executive Functioning Time Management • Talking clocks/watches • Visual schedules • Digital calendars • Google Calendar • Picture Planner • Organizational apps • NotifyMe • Online reminder service • Memo to Me

  13. Executive Functioning Task Completion & Sustained Attention • Visual Supports • Social stories, flipbooks, videos • Pocket Mods • Voice Cue Recorder • Timers • Watch Minder • Sensory Breaks & Fidgets

  14. Executive Functioning Organization of Materials • Color coding • Adequate storage containers • Duplicate sets • Electronic storage

  15. LOW VISION / BLINDNESS • Enlarged computer monitors • Operating system accessibility features • Magnification software • Screen readers • Handheld scanners • CCTV

  16. Keys to Success • Involve “key players” in decision making • Provide explicit instruction on use of tools or strategies • Model appropriate use • Monitor and make changes as needed

  17. Resources • Rehab Research and Training Center - www.worksupport.com • AbleData - www.abledata.com • Alliance for Technology Access – www.ataccess.org • UNH Institute on Disability – http://www.iod.unh.edu/PriorityAreas/assistivetechnology/resources/iPadApplicationsAccessoriesandModifications.aspx

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