Technify Independence

1. TechnifyIndependence assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning IM4Q Conference: July 16, 2019

2. Laura Cantagallo --Insert Employee Photo Here-- Presenter Outreach Coordinator and AT specialist Laura.c@temple.edu

3. AGENDA • What is assistive technology? • Home, School, Work, Community • Assistive Technology Continuum • AT Domains • How is AT more accessible today? • Universal Design for Learning • Funding for AT • AT Resources in Pennsylvania

4. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.” The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted, or the replacement of such device. From Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004). https://sites.ed.gov/idea/regs/b/a/300.5 From Public Law 108-364, Summary of the Assistive Technology Act, as amended. Retrieved 10-4-18 from https://www.ataporg.org/ATActSummary

5. Assistive Technology Devices SCHOOL WORK HOME COMMUNITY

6. Meet Nick

7. Meet Elle

8. AssistiveTechnology Services • Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. (34 CRF 300.6) • Evaluation of AT needs • Purchasing, leasing, or providing for acquisition of AT • Adaptation/Modification: Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, or adapting AT devices • Coordination of Therapies • Training: Consumer – Family – Professionals • Maintenance, Repair & Replacement

9. Considering AT • The first question to ask is “What CAN the person/student do?” • Then ask: • What does the person/student want/need to do? • What is working? • What is not working? (maybe AT can help!) Considered: “given careful and deliberate thought”

10. Examples of Assistive Technology Devices

11. AssistiveTechnology Continuum Medium Tech: May Cost More, Requires Some Training,Relatively Complicated Mechanical Devices No Tech: Simple Modifications, Inexpensive, Ready to Use, Affordable Tools High Tech: Very Advanced, Needs Specific Training, May Require On-Going Support, Electronic/Digital Devices, Expensive Low or Light Tech: Less Sophisticated, Easy to Learn, Readily Available, Affordable Tools

12. No Tech Tools

13. Low Tech Tools

14. Mid Tech Tools

15. High Tech Tools

16. Domainsin Assistive Technology • Learning Aids (Reading, Writing, Academics) • Communication • Seating and Positioning • Mobility (Power, Manual) • Assistive Listening • Vehicle Modification • Behavior and Attention • Sensory • Leisure/Recreation/Play • Worksite Modification • Home Modification • Environmental Controls • Vision Aids • Hearing Aids • Self Care/Activities of Daily Living

17. Visual Supports for Behavior and Task Completion • Schedules and Lists • Supports understanding and reduces anxiety • Increases predictability • Provides information about expectations • Supports independence and participation • Use of pictures, audio, and written text • Visual Timers

18. AuditorySupports/Assistive listening • Pocket Talker • Personal FM System • FM Classroom Systems • Caption Phones • Live Caption • Noise Canceling Headphones • TV Listening Device

19. Tools for the Visually Impaired

20. Tools for People with Visual Impairment • Victor Reader Stream • Refreshable Braille Display • NLS Talking Book Player • AIRA and glasses

21. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) iPad with Communication App Picture Communication Board Go Talk Dedicated AAC Device (PRC and TobiiDynavox Devices)

22. Using the iPad for Accessibility and Independence • Accessibility is built in • Millions of apps • Use iPad for reading, writing, and math tasks • Take notes and create outlines • Organization apps and tools (reminders, lists, etc.) • Executive Functioning (example: CanDo, 30/30 apps) • Use the iPad as Augmentative Communication Device • Can be used with switches • Eye Gaze possible with new True Depth camera

23. AT for Seating and Positioning ON THE GO!!! • Stander • Gait Trainer • Walker • Power Wheelchair • Activity Chair • Adapted Bike

24. Home Modification

25. AT for Activities of Daily Living

26. Reading and Writing Tools Reading Writing Speech to Text Google dictation Dragon Naturally Speaking Word Prediction Co:Writer Note-Taking LiveScribe Smart Pen (http://livescribe.com) Sonocent (www.sonocent.com) • Text to Speech • Snap & Read • Read & Write Gold • Kurzweil 3000 • Reading guides • Highlighters and highlighting tape

27. Accessibility Is Built In • Windows 10 Ease of Access • Cortana: Windows personal digital assistant • Magnifier: enlarges all text and images • Narrator (screen reader): provides text-to-speech and some support for menu and control navigation • High Contrast • Closed caption • Keyboard and mouse accessibility • User customization

28. Accessibility is Built In • Apple Mac built in accessibility features in Utilities: • Enable type to Siri: https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/get-hey-siri-on-your-mac-or-use-siri-in-total-silence/ • Magnifier known as Zoom • Text-to-speech known as VoiceOver • User customization

29. More on Computer Access Software • Adobe Acrobat Reader • Built in accessibility features in Google docs • Google Chrome Extensions

30. Alternative Computer/Tablet Access • Key guard • Track ball/track pad/joystick • Touch Screen • Switch Interface • Word prediction, abbreviation/expansion to reduce keystrokes • Screen Readers and Voice Recognition Software • Arm support • Mouth stick/head pointer with on-screen keyboard • Bluetooth Switch Interface • Eye-Gaze systems

31. Alternative Computer Keyboards

32. Switches for Everyone! There are many different types of switches on the market… • Wired Single Switches • Mechanical, wired • Electric, wired • Wired Multi-Switches • Wireless Switches

33. More switches… https://www.ablenetinc.com/downloads/dl/file/id/602/product/123/switch_selection_grid.pdf

34. There is an App for that! ATIA 2018 App Smack Down - Google Doc

35. Environmental Control • Alexa and Google Home • Smart light bulbs • Smart outlets • Environmental Control Systems • PowerLink 4

36. Smart Home Technology

37. Robots as assistive technology • V-Go: http://www.vgocom.com/ • Kubi: https://www.revolverobotics.com/

38. Assistive Technology is Changing • Today, there is an overlap between AT and IT • Technology is readily available • Smart technology • Mobile phones • 1:1 Technology • “There is an app for that!” • Accessibility is built in • Everyone benefits!!! • Instructional Design is Changing • Universal Design for Learning Activity: Mobile technology seek and find accessibility!

39. What is Universal Design for Learning?

40. UDL and Assistive Technology • UDL meets the needs of the widest possible range of students. • Technology allows for information to be presented in many different formats which supports the UDL initiative • Teachers spend less time modifying curriculum when UDL is implemented • Example: textbooks available in digital format • Shift from expert model to capacity building model

41. TechOWL Activities and Programs Finding out what AT you need and ways to get it

42. AT Device Demonstrations • Consumer responsive – primary audience • “Guided Discovery” of a device or group of devices • Learn about how device(s) can help at home, work, school or community • General overview of a device to help consumers make informed decisions about AT • No cost to consumers for demonstrations

43. Device Loans Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library FREE program available to all Pennsylvanians with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians, regardless of age, disability, income, place of residence, or service system, who would like to try assistive technology devices prior to obtaining them.

44. How to use Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library • Go to: http://techowlpa.org to sign up for a lending library card • Determine what device(s) you want to borrow (you can also pick items from the online inventory and add them to your “Loan Cart” • Reserve the items in your cart by filling out the online information form and clicking “request.”

45. Used Equipment Exchange (REEP) • Used Equipment Exchange Classifieds: Used (sometimes new!) devices for sale (sometimes free!) directly from and to individuals with disabilities & their families • Used Equipment Exchange partner programs include those that actually accept donations of equipment, clean them up, store them and donate them to others who are in need https://techowlpa.org/service/reep/

46. Free Special Phone Program (TDDP) • Provides free specialized telephones to Pennsylvanians who have disabilities that make it difficult to use a standard telephone • Individuals applying to TDDP must have an authorized professional certify the disability • Must be 6 years of age or older • Individual gross income of 200% of Federal Poverty level or less • Must have telephone service (landline) and the ability to learn to use the equipment they receive https://techowlpa.org/service/tddp/

47. iCanConnectThe National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program • In PA, called iCanConnectPA • Goal is to get technology into the hands of Americans with combined hearing and vision loss so they can connect with family, friends and community. • People who qualify receive an assessment to determine appropriate technology needed for distance communication. Devices, installation, training and technical support are provided for FREE.

48. iCanConnectPAEligibility Requirements To be eligible the individual must: • Have combined hearing AND vision loss verified by a doctor or professional service provider • Be able to be trained to use adaptive technology that makes it possible to use telephone, computer or other telecommunication equipment • Meet the program’s income guidelines https://techowlpa.org/service/deafblind/

49. Personal Service: Tech for Low Vision • CATIS certified vision AT Professional assesses a person and writes up a report with recommendations • Help understand options for finding the money to pay for what the person needs • Provides some training on tools and technology related to blind and low vision

50. Personal Services: AAC • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments • The speech-language pathologist works with the person, family and other important team members. Following the assessment, a written report is shared with the consumer and can be used to acquire a device through the insurance process. • AAC equipment troubleshooting