2012 AT Odyssey Assistive Technology Expo and Conference

1. 2012 AT OdysseyAssistive Technology Expo and Conference Louisville, Kentucky Anindya “Bapin” Bhattacharyya Helen Keller National Center

2. I. Welcome/Introductions/Overview of Goals • Exploring the uniqueness of consumers with hearing and vision loss

3. I. Welcome/Introduction/Overview of Goals (continued) • Preferred Mode of Communication (sign language- visual, hand-tracking, close-up, in a small group, printing on the palm (POP), Braille, interpretation, face-to-face equipment, etc.)

4. I. Welcome/Introduction/Overview of Goals (continued) • Preferred Mode of Access (Braille, magnification, speech, etc.)

5. I. Welcome/Introduction/Overview of Goals (continued) • Personal skill level (adaptive technology solutions)

6. II. Computer Access via Braille, Speech & Screen Magnification • Computer with Windows 7 via Job Access with Speech (JAWS) and Focus Blue 40.

7. II. Computer Access via Braille, Speech & Screen Magnification (continued) • Computer with Windows 7 via Free Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) and Brailliant BI 40.

8. II. Computer Access via Braille, Speech & Screen Magnification (continued) • Computer with Windows 7 via Supernova Screen Reading/Screen Magnifying software and Active Braille 40

9. II. Computer Access via Braille, Speech & Screen Magnification (continued) • Computer with Windows 7 via Window-Eyes/ZoomText and Esys 40

10. II. Computer Access via Braille, Speech & Screen Magnification (continued) • Mac with Lion via the Built-in Screen Reader, VoiceOver and two Braille Displays (Alva Braille Controller 640 and Easy Braille 40)

11. III. Braille Notetakers • Braille Note Apex/Braille Sense U2 with Sendero Group Global Positioning System (GPS), Intel Reader, and Face-to-Face Communication Systems

12. III. Braille Notetakers (continued) • Braillino and Tabli Visual Display

13. IV. Mobile Access Devices via Braille, Speech, and Screen Magnification • iPhone4S and the new iPad via Braille Edge 40, BraillePen 12, Brailliant 32/40, Esys 12/24/40, Focus Blue 14/40, Refreshabraille 18 and Seika Mini 16 with various applications.

14. IV. Mobile Access Devices via Braille, Speech, and Screen Magnification (continued) • Bar Code Scanning Software • BookShare’s R2G app • Cable News Network (CNN) • Color ID • Dictionary (free) • Eyenote (money identifying app) • HumanWare Face-to-Face Communicator

15. IV. Mobile Access Devices via Braille, Speech, and Screen Magnification (continued) • Facebook • Instant Messaging Programs • Mobile Airline Check-Ins • Mobile Banking • Real-Time Train Information • Relay and Video Relay Services • Sendero Group GPS • Weather Predictions

16. V. Communication Gadgets • Deaf-Blind Communicator (DBC)/GoogleTalk for Relay Service Access

17. V. Communication Gadgets (continued) • NexTalk Text Services (NTS)

18. V. Communication Gadgets (continued) • VideoPhone (VP) and Video Relay Service (VRS)

19. VI. Cool Gadgets • Helen alarm clock

20. VI. Cool Gadgets • iBill (money identifier) • EZ test battery tester

21. VI. Cool Gadgets (continued) • Light detector • Reizen Braille Alarm Clock with a vibrator

22. VI. Cool Gadgets (continued) • Tissot Silen-T Vibrating Watch • Vibe Watch

23. VII. Equipment Purchasing and Training Issues- What best fits your needs? • What type of training do you need? • Where to get the training? • From a rehabilitation agency • Product Manufacturer (product manual or additional training sessions) • Friends and family • Training opportunities offered by HKNC Technology Center • Traditional (comprehensive) • Short-term training • On-site training (visit/train consumer)

24. VIII. Captioned Braille Radio • A new and exciting captioned braille radio is being designed and developed. • Collaborative effort by National Public Radio (NPR) and Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) • This technology will allow deaf-blind people to obtain broadcasting and important/emergency information such as: • emergency alerting • disaster relief information • Weather • traffic reports • school closings • breaking news.

25. VIII. Captioned Braille Radio (continued) • Why radio? • More pervasive than wireless networks • Great design simplicity than television or wireless phones. • Further applications: • NPR Labs HKNC are working on standardization of a captioned braille digital radio service model to further leverage the advantages of text-display radio for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

26. Captioning Launch Device Internet Media Display Device With Two USB Outputs For Refreshable Braille & Bed-shaker For Alerts

27. Testing & Designing Braille Radio Far left cells:M/R/A =“Main Menu”“Read Radio” “Active Alert”

28. VIII. Captioned Braille Radio (continued) • During emergencies, Americans rely on radio for crucial information to guide their decisions and behavior. Deaf-blind users should be able to access the same information in a timely, portable and independent way.  The development of a captioned braille digital radio service model is critical in breaking down access barriers to up-to-the-minute news and information for deaf-blind consumers, estimated to reach nearly 2 million in the U.S. by 2011.