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Overview of Adaptive Computing LIFE of MS

Overview of Adaptive Computing LIFE of MS. George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center. Objectives. Define Assistive Technology (AT), Adaptive Computing (AC) and associated terminology

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Overview of Adaptive Computing LIFE of MS

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  1. Overview of Adaptive ComputingLIFE of MS George Gober Assistive Technology Associate Research Department Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  2. Objectives • Define Assistive Technology (AT), Adaptive Computing (AC) and associated terminology • Introduce concepts of Adaptive Computing Assessments (ACA) • Identify categories of AC with examples of equipment, hardware, and software • Provide info regarding AC resources Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  3. What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology Devices 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 capabilities of children with disabilities. (Section 300.5) Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  4. Assistive Technology for Computer Access Terminology for hardware and software • Adaptive • Alternative • Augmentative • Ergonomic • Accessibility • Therapeutic

  5. Definition Adaptive Computing Part A: Using alternative hardware and software to adapt general computers so that they are usable by people with disabilities. Part B: Using computers as compensatory or therapeutic tools. Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  6. Adaptive Computing Elements • Adaptive Input and Adaptive Output • Ergonomics • Accessibility Features • Shortcuts Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  7. Adaptive Computing Lab • Established 2008; Third Floor MRC • ATT Excelerator Grant ~$25,000 • Service; Research • 2010 Neilsen Foundation Grant ~$37,500 • Future Expansion: EADL Lab Methodist Rehabilitation Center

  8. Adaptive Input: Keyboards • Enhanced Vision • Alternate Style • Reduced Size • Increased Size • One Handed • Programmable

  9. Adaptive Input: Mice • Ergonomic • Trackballs • Joysticks • Switched • Mouth Operated

  10. Adaptive Input: Physical Devices • Orthotics • Hand Stick • Mouth Stick • Head Stick • Special

  11. Adaptive Input: Alternative • Voice Recognition • Head Operated • Eye Gaze

  12. Adaptive Input: Switches & Mounts • Mounting Options • Table • Beds • Wheelchairs • Switches • Size • Location • Type

  13. Adaptive Input: Software • On Screen Keyboards • Mouse Emulators • Word Prediction • Voice Recognition

  14. Adaptive Output: Visual • Large Monitors • Magnification

  15. Adaptive Output: Alternative • Screen Reading • Refreshable Braille Displays • Braille Embosser • Scan and Read

  16. Ergonomics • Mice • Keyboards • Display Height • Workstation • Wrist Support

  17. Accessibility Features • Sticky Keys • SnapTo • High Contrast • Enlarged Cursors

  18. Shortcuts • Keyboard Shortcuts • Programmable Keys • Abbreviation Expansions

  19. Adaptive Computing: Resources • InfoGrip (www.infogrip.com) • Abledata (www.abledata.com) • AssistTech (www.assisttech.info) • eTHANKS (www.ethanksms.org)

  20. The Future of Adaptive Computing • Universal Design • Moore’s Law • Convergent Technologies • Emerging Technologies • Integrated Technologies • Neuroprosthetics

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