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Learn about Oklahoma's Assistive Technology Act Program, ABLE Tech consultation services, device demo and loan programs, and more to support students with disabilities. Discover various assistive technology devices, services, and resources, including AAC devices, vision aids, hearing amplification systems, and communication tools. Explore how students can use assistive technology for improved learning outcomes and increased participation. Find information on trialing and acquiring devices through ABLE Tech. Get in touch with ABLE Tech for support and guidance.
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AT For student involvement & employment Allyson Robinson Kimberly Berry
What Is ABLE Tech? Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Act Program • AT Consultation Services • Device Demo & Loan Program • Information & Referral • Training
ABLE Tech: Transition • Ages 0-3 IDEA Part C: Sooner Start AT • Ages 3-26 AT & Information Service Program- IDEA Part B Toddler with adapted toy Youth with speech device Teenager with laptop
3 Learning Outcomes Participants will… • increase knowledge of assistive technology devices to address a wide range of needs, • understand how to obtain devices for consideration and evaluation, • and learn about an option for transferring ownership of devices for transitioning students.
Assistive Technology • AT is a device or piece of equipment that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of people with disabilities. • AT is also a service that directly assists persons with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an ATdevice. AAC Device Text Communicator Electronic video magnifier
Common Areas of AT • Daily Living • Learning Cognition • Environmental • Transportation • Recreation/Leisure • Communication • Vision • Hearing • Mobility/Seating • Computer Access Low Tech High Tech
Vision AT for Student Involvement • braillers: standard and dual input/output • refreshable braille displays • synthetic speech or recorded natural voice- enhance learning • magnifiers: handheld, desktop, portable • screen magnification on computers and tablets Students can increase their involvement by using Vision AT to keep up with assignments.
Hearing AT for Student Involvement • sound amplification systems: audio loop, infrared system, FM system • time timers • alarms with bed shakers • text to speech software Students can increase their involvement by using Hearing AT to improve receptive communication.
Communication AT for Student Involvement • Communication boards/folders/wallets • Sensor, plate, and button switches • Apps on tablets that generate digital and synthetic speech • Dedicated devices that generate synthetic speech Students can increase their involvement by using communication AT to express their thoughts.
Learning AT for Student Involvement • literacy software for PCs and Macs • Tablets - apps for literacy, productivity, note taking • Personal, digital assistants • digital book players • audiobook players • talking calculators • recording pen Students can increase their involvement by using Learning AT to take improve comprehension, retention and express themselves through written communications.
Trialing devices • ABLE Tech Short Term Device Loan Program • Search our Inventory • Borrow a device • Evaluate with student http://oec.okstate.edu/loan/
Acquiring Devices • Who buys AT? • Funding for AT Manual http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Publications/OK_Funding_for_AT/ • How can you ensure AT goes with student? • Purchase Sale Agreement AT Technical Assistance Guide http://www.ok.gov/abletech/Resources/AT_Technical_Assistance_Guide.html
Oklahoma ABLE Tech OSU Seretean Wellness Center 1514 W. Hall of Fame Stillwater, OK 74078 1-800-257-1705 1-405-744-9748 Fax 1-405-744-2487 INFO-line: 1-888-885-5588 V/TTY Email: abletech@okstate.edu Website: http://okabletech.okstate.edu Contact us
