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Assistive Tech: Part 2. Computer Use By People with Disabilities. Questions to Ask. What does the person want to be able to do with his/her computer? How will (s)he use the computer? (what does that mean?) Get information into it Get information out of it Turn on/off
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Questions to Ask • What does the person want to be able to do with his/her computer? • How will (s)he use the computer? (what does that mean?) • Get information into it • Get information out of it • Turn on/off • Use peripherals (like printer)
Computers are comprised of: • Hardware • CPU- central processing unit- the brains of the computer. the parts of the computer that make it think. includes the RAM, ROM, processor, etc • input device(s) • Keyboard • Pointing device (mouse) • output device(s) • Monitor • Printer • Software
Software • Operating System • Windows (PC) • Mac OS • ***Accessibility Features • Other software • word processing • spread sheet • Games • learning software • evaluating software for use
Input devices • Keyboard • Pointing Device • Voice • Dragon Systems Naturally Speaking • Via Voice • Fax/email (file transmission)
Head pointer Typing Aid Mouthstick
Headmouse • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKsIoZ9oa_Y
Tech for reading and writing • Keyboard enhancement • Word prediction • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWEKwJ-BBJ4&feature=related • Abbreviation expansion • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2dUDyCNHjk • Auditory feedback • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsljT3K8lpo
Output Devices • Printer • Monitor • Fax/email (file transmission)
Computers in the Workplace • Stand alone • Network • Are many computers in the same office ‘tied’ together? • Impact of Adaptations • Will other people try to use the computer with adaptations?
Technology for People with Sensory Impairments- Blind/low vision • Auditory description • Talking books • Cane/guide dog
Technology for People with Sensory Impairments- Blind and Low Vision • Speech output (such as JAWS for Windows) • Magnification • Braille display • Braille printer Braille display of text on monitor. Allows blind user to read through work. Refreshable display. Sighted Electronics www.sighted.com
Technology for People with Sensory Impairments- Deaf and Hearing Impaired • Hearing aid • Cochlear implant • Open/closed caption • American Sign Language • Real time captioning
Older Adulthood Dementia Prompts and reminders Talking alarm clock Pill Timer (http://www.forgettingthepill.com/timers.html) Medication reminder (https://www.medminder.com/?gclid=CPvTueGyg6gCFUSo4AodgSg2cQ) Memos Voice cue (http://www.enablemart.com/Catalog/Attainment-Company/Voice-Cue) Safety Telemedicine/surveillance Monitor (http://www.5min.com/Video/Home-Monitor-Help-for-Elders-165234082) eNeighbor Remote Monitoring (http://www.healthsense.com/index.php/products/remote-monitoring)
Tech for Older Adults, continued Communication-telephone http://www.snapfon.com/?gclid=CLn9nd22g6gCFYje4Aod6Vv-rA http://www.cordlessworkz.com/jitterbug-phone.aspx?gclid=CPvQqv22g6gCFUiK4Aod6kY-pA Aging in Place http://www.ageinplacetech.com
Resources/Professional Organizations • Professional Organizations- • Standards of Practice • Code of Ethics • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) • AOTA (Amercian Occupational Therapy Association)- www.aota.org • Generalist v. specialist • Technology Special Interest Section (Tech SIS) • Listserv • Newsletter
RESNA (REHABILITATION ENGINEERING AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA)- interdisciplinary association for the advancement of rehabilitation and assistive technologies (AT). • 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540 • Arlington, VA 22209-1903 • Phone: 703-524-6686] • www. resna.org • Membership • PSG (Professional Specialty Group) • SIG (Special Interest Group) • Credentialling Program • ATP or ATS • Qualifications to sit for exam
NRRTS (The National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers) • NRRTS Headquarters • P.O. Box 4033 • Lago Vista, TX 78645-4033 • 512/267-6832 • ADED (Association of Driver Educators for the Disabled) • Ricardo Cerna, Executive Secretary • PO Box 49 • Edgerton, WI 53534 • 608.884.8833
Resources • Conferences • AOTA National Conference- Technology Lab: ECU and Computer based technologies • RESNA Annual Conference • Closing the Gap- 612.248.3294 • CSUN- Cal State Northridge • Abilities Expo May, 2011 • Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) • Publications • Assistive Technology- RESNA’s journal; peer-reviewd • AOTA Tech SIS Newsletter