"For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier.

1. "For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible.” A program of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University

2. FOR INFORMATION contact: PIAT - Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology 411 S Student Center 1755 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 800-204-7428 (voice) 866-268-0579 (TTY) Fax: 215-204-6336 Email: ATinfo@temple.edu Web: http://disabilities.temple.edu/piat

3. Your presenter today is… Ann Dolloff, CTRS, MEd Assistant Director adolloff@temple.edu 215-204-0452 Betty and Lucille

4. And your other presenter is: Jamie A. Prioli, RESNA ATP AT Specialist Jamie.Prioli@temple.edu 215-204-5974 Savanna, Chip, Maddy and Toby

5. Assistive Technology Device “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capacities of individuals with disabilities.” From Public Law 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (IDEA 2004). Retrieved 1-13-10 from http://idea.ed.gov/explore/home From Public Law 108-364, the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended. Retrieved 3-2-09 from http://www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/library/laws/pl108-364.pdf

6. What is this? How is it assistive technology? How can it help a person do something? Doohickies, Thingamabobs and Whatchamacallits

7. What’s this? • Dog toy • Sock dressing aid • Gardening tool • I have no idea

8. Sock Dressing Aid http://www.activemotionhealth.com $12.00

9. What’s this? • Reacher • Grabber • Lifter • Dog leash

10. Leg Lifter http://www.dynamic-living.com $9.00

11. What’s this? • Ball with screw & hole • Child’s toy • Not something to use as a dog toy • Writing Aid • Something only Jamie’s cats would play with

12. Arthwriter http://www.allegromedical.com $10.00

13. What are these? • Tools to help my dog eat • A collar for my cat • Tools to help me eat

14. Nosey Cup & Plate Guard http://www.rehabmart.com $10-20.00

15. What’s this? • Mats • Dycem • Paper • Dog hair picker-upper

16. Dycem…or use shelf liner! http://www.dycem-ns.com/ $25.00+ Favorite Discount Store…..$1-5.00!

17. What are these? • Pipe insulation and wash cloths • Wash cloths and pipe insulation • Stuff my dog chews when home alone

18. Pipe Insulation & Washcloths Make great grip build-up on devices used daily Purchase a home supply or discount store

19. What’s this? • Hair curlers • More stuff my dog chews • Something only Jamie’s cats would play with

20. Foam Hair Curlers take out the plastic insert, and use the foam as a grip build-up! Purchase a discount or drug store.

21. What’s this? • Dog food scoop • Cat food scoop • People food scoop • Milk carton holder

22. Milk or Juice Carton Holder http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=318301 $5.95

23. What’s this?

24. Zipper Pull or Key Turner Insert shower curtain ring into zipper pull or key opening for better leverage and manipulation! Dollar or discount store!

25. What’s this? • Contraption • Something I trip on when left on the floor • Seat lifter • Something that scares my dog

26. Uplift Seat Assist http://upliftproducts.com/ $100-150.00

27. What’s this? • Soft frisbee • Flat pillow • Swivel seat • Another dog chew toy

28. Swivel Seat for cars and chairs http://www.maxiaids.com $25-30.00

29. Low, Mid and High Tech Assistive Technology Devices • Low Tech: Inexpensive, easy to learn, readily available, can be “off-the-shelf”, easier to make/maintain/replace • Mid-Tech: May cost more, require some training, have special design, may need power source or other support • High-Tech: Higher cost, need specific training to learn, may require on-going support, often customized

30. Assistive Technology Devices • Can be everyday, simple and inexpensive as well as complex, customized and costly • Cognition is a factor for consideration what AT to use, but not a barrier to using AT • Requires acceptance, motivation and support to fully integrate AT into a person’s life (school, work, home and community)

31. The Scope of Assistive Technology Communication Seating and Positioning Power Mobility Manual Mobility Mobility Aids Assistive Listening Vehicle Modification Leisure/Recreation/Play Worksite Modification Home Modification Learning Aids Environmental Controls Vision Aids Self Care/Activities of Daily Living

32. Assistive technology devices

33. iPad & iPod Touch • Over 500,000 apps…and growing! • Built in accessibility features: Voice control, magnification, font size • http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7385686n • Mainstream technology easily useable by MANY students (think Universal Design!)

34. Text to Speech Writing, Reading, Studying • Speech to Text

35. Concept Mapping - UDL • Inspiration, Kidspiration ($) • MindManager ($) • C-Map (free) • FreeMInd (free) • Mindomo (free, $) • MindView3 ($) Sample Concept Maps

36. Intel Reader The Intel Reader transforms printed text to the spoken word for those with reading-based disabilities or impaired vision.

37. Assistive Listening Personal FM system Pocket Talker Noise cancelling headset Microphone with receiver headset

38. Organization • Highlighters • Post Its • Colors • Pens • Paper • Folders

39. LiveScribe Pen http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/ • Syncs text/graphics with audio • Built-in camera, microphone, speaker and audio jack for distance recording • 400 or 800 hours of recorded audio • Apps for pens!

40. Magnification Hand-held magnifiers Lamp with magnifier

41. Video Magnifiers Handheld magnifier Desktop full screen magnifier

42. Telephones Large button phone with visual signaler Large button phone with pictures and locking keyboard TTY CapTel Phone

43. Big Keys Plus keyboard Alternate Computer Keyboards Key-U-See keyboard Flexible, waterproof keyboard

44. Alternative Computer Access Hands-free computer input devices with onscreen keyboard

45. Software - Voice Recognition • Dragon Naturally Speaking • Via Voice • http://vimeo.com/16911462

46. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Dynawrite Picture album Talking picture frame Tech-Speak Vantage Lite

47. Assistive Technology Services Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. • Evaluation • Acquisition • Adapting/Modification • Coordination of Therapies • Training: Consumer – Family – Professionals • Maintenance, Repair & Replacement

48. How do I decide what assistive technology is needed? Requires consideration of the: PERSON + ENVIRONMENT + TASK What activity does the person want to do? What skills are needed to do the activity? What skills does the person have to do activity? What supports exist to help learn a new way? Where is this activity done and under what conditions?

49. Then & Now I use a LiveScribe Pen to record and take notes I use the Kurzweil 3000 when on my computer I use Dragon Naturally Speaking when writing I audiotape meetings and lectures Someone reads the assignments to me I dictate my work for someone else to type

50. Barriers to AT Use • Attitudes (“too ….whatever…to benefit”) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obdd31Q9PqA • Thinking AT is all ‘high tech’, so too complicated to use • Funding (who pays) • Lack of knowledge of what is “out there” to support a person’s functional needs