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Enhancing Work with Assistive Technology Solutions

Learn about Assistive Technology (AT) at work, from physical functions to emotional regulation. Explore resources and tools for promoting productivity and accessibility in the workplace.

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Enhancing Work with Assistive Technology Solutions

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  1. Assistive Technology at Work

  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_WNKULhPE

  3. Definition of AT • AT, Assistive Technology: • “Any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilitiesof children with disabilities. • The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of suchdevice.” (e.g. cochlear implants)*IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2004

  4. I only have 60 Minutes! Physical Functions Executive Functions Reading Concentration Memory Prioritization and Planning Emotional Regulation Socializing • Mobility • Typing • Accessing the computer • Getting ready for school/work • Health & hygiene activities

  5. Mobility Many types of wheelchairs; best to get assessed by an independent wheelchair assessment provider such as Younkers Rehabilitation Center, where they will also apply for funding for you. Many types and levels of vehicle modifications; best to get assess by an independent driving assessment provider. Buses are becoming more and more amenable with service hours and routes. Personal driver paid through programs such as Community Choice Options funded through DHS. Also funds home health aids for personal hygiene and health needs Physical Functions

  6. Physical Functions • Accessing the computer or computerized devices • Laptops and desktops • Consider speech recognition programs such as Window’s built-in speech recognition program & Dragon Naturally Speaking/Dragon Dictate. Computer must be on at all times and set to be activated with the person’s voice. • Consider purchasing phone service through the internet to enable total hands free access to phone service. • Consider purchasing whole home environmental controls. • Physically turning pages of a book • Electronic books • Learning Ally: www.learningally.org • Bookshare: www.bookshare.org • Free ebooks: www.gutenberg.org • Scan but you’ll still need software to control the scanned pages

  7. Physical Functions • Accessing the computer or computerized devices

  8. Cognitive processing Allow job coach supports whenever possible Provide longer time to learn new responsibilities Flexible work schedule Longer or more frequent breaks Divide large projects into smaller tasks and steps Executive Functions

  9. Executive Functions cont. • White noise • myNoise (PC, Android & iOS) by Stephanie Pigeon • Improves concentration, yet able to hear surrounding • Bose noise cancellation headset

  10. Executive Functions cont. • Reading & Writing • Cognitive recalibration • Masking • Wikipedia’s Simple Text • Read&Write Gold by TextHelp and Kurzweil3000 • Co:Writer by Don Johnston • Prizmo – Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

  11. Executive Functions cont. • Note taking • Notability by Ginger Labes(iOS only) • AudioNote by Luminant Software (iOS and Android) • SmartPen by Livescribe

  12. Executive Functions cont. • Multi-Step Tasks and Memory • Why electronic Calendars? • Create albums for different tasks using the built in video on devices (simple and no learning of how to use apps) • CanPlan (iOS only) • Schedule Planner HD (iOS, Android & Kindle)

  13. Executive Functions cont. • Emotional Regulation • Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) devices and applications • Mindfield – (iOS & Android) • Shimmer Sensor • Diaphragmatic Breathing • Exercise • 7MWC (iOS & Android)

  14. Accommodation Statistics • 15% of accommodations are $0 cost • 51% cost between $1 and $500 • 12% cost between $501 and $1000 • 22% cost more than $1000

  15. Resources Job Accommodation Network A service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy 1-800-526-7234 1-800-ADA-WORK (232-9675) All Lines Voice/TTY Website:www.jan.wvu.edu E-mail: jan@jan.wvu.edu

  16. Resources www.EDRNetwork.org 515-281-0264

  17. Resources • Manual consists of AT information addressing: • Memory • Attention, Planning & Task Completion • Confusion • Mood • Socialization • Safety & Security • Resources for support

  18. Presenters Contact Vienna Hoang, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Assistive Technology Counselor Specialists Vienna.Hoang@iowa.gov 515-725-2072 Robert Hendrickson 563-880-1350

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