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Presenters:. Linda Andrews, M. Ed.Melissa Day, M. Ed. Joanne Kelly, M.S.Taylor McConnaughhay, M.S.Lou Smith, M.S.Pam Winpigler, M.A.Rehabilitation TechnologistsWorkforce and Technology CenterDivision of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). . Why Are We Here?. Explore assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.Individuals with disabilities can attend college and work.Individuals with disabilities have skills, talent, and knowledge.Retain employees after injuries..
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1. Assistive Technology: A Tool for Recruiting and Retaining Individuals with Disabilities
2. Presenters: Linda Andrews, M. Ed.
Melissa Day, M. Ed.
Joanne Kelly, M.S.
Taylor McConnaughhay, M.S.
Lou Smith, M.S.
Pam Winpigler, M.A.
Rehabilitation Technologists
Workforce and Technology Center
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
3. Why Are We Here? Explore assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities can attend college and work.
Individuals with disabilities have skills, talent, and knowledge.
Retain employees after injuries.
4. Introduction Video: A Day in the Life of Richard
5. Disabilities Can Include… Cognitive Impairments
learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury
Low vision or blindness
diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa
Physical Impairments
MS, CP, Parkinson’s, repetitive injuries
Deafness and Hard of Hearing
6. Cognitive Disabilities Cognitive limitation is difficulty with one or more of the basic functions of the brain: perception, memory, expression, processing skills
Expression limitation may limit ability to speak, write, and follow social norms
Memory limitation may limit ability to recall recent or past events, form mental images of things seen or heard, and learn sequence of tasks or activities
Processing limitation may limit ability to focus on a given task, organize/schedule tasks, problem solve, understand accurately perceived sounds/images, and understand and complete self care functions
7. Low Vision Low vision denotes a level of vision that is 20/70 or lower and cannot be fully corrected with conventional glasses. Low vision usually interferes with the performance of daily activities, such as reading or driving.
8. Blindness Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors.
Most visual impairments are due to eye diseases such macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and diabetes.
9. Physical Impairments A physical impairment is any disability which limits the physical function of limbs or fine or gross motor ability.
Examples include partial or total paralysis or traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, amputation, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
10. Deaf and Hard of Hearing A hearing impairment is a hearing loss that prevents a person from totally receiving sounds through the ear.
Impairments range from mild to severe.
11. An AT device is defined as “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 functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”.
12. Assistive Technology for Cognitive Impairments
13. Computer Software Scan and read
Word prediction
Simplified word processors
Voice recognition
Brainstorming and organization
14. Scan and Read Software
Wynn
Read and Write Gold
Kurzweil 3000
15. Word Prediction Software Co:Writer
Word Q
Read and Write Gold
17. Simplified Word ProcessingSoftware
Kurzweil 3000
Don Johnson – Write:Outloud
18. Voice Recognition Software More likely to be successful if:
Motivated due to a disability
Good attention to detail
Have patience – high tolerance for frustration
Have support and training
Speak clearly
Already understand word processing & punctuation
19. Inspiration – graphical organizer
Don Johnston – Draft Builder
Microsoft Outlook
20. PDAs
21. Combine As Much Technology As Possible Smartphones
PDA’s
Phones
Cameras (KNFB Mobile Reader w/ speech)
GPS’s
iPods as digital voice recorders
Nano 2nd Generation and Video have microphones as added accessories. Many people know how to use these and they are more intuitive to use than digital voice recorders.
22. Let’s Not Forget Low Tech…
23. Medication Reminders
24. Watches, Timers and Clocks
25. Recorders
26. Step By Step Directions
27. Visual Assistant Visual Assistant provides supports for helping an individual sequence and perform an activity. It has pictures and custom recorded speech that helps the individual in the real world environment.
28. Low Tech Cueing Devices Templates and Overlays
Models
29. Assistive Technology forLow Vision
30. Magnification Software ZoomText
Magic
Lunar
31. Video Magnifiers
32. Video Magnifiers
33. Video Magnifiers
34. Low Tech Solutions 20/20 pens
bold, lined paper
OTT lighting
hand magnifiers
signature guides
35. Assistive Technology for Blindness
36. Screen Reading Software
37. Notetakers
38. Refreshable Braille Displays
39. Standalone Scanners
40. Hardware and Software for Braille Production Duxbury software
Romeo
41. Assistive Technology for Physical Impairments
42. Keyboards One handed
Ergonomic
Onscreen
Small
Large
Unique
43. Pointing Devices Trackballs- mainstream products available in computer retail stores and specialty products such as P&G roller plus trackball
Ergonomic
Head or mouth controlled (Jouse, HeadMouse Extreme)
45. Speech Recognition software Dragon naturally speaking
SpeakQ
MacSpeech Dictate (Mac)
46. Ergonomics Forearm support
Wrist rests
Keyboard trays
Desk height
Chair
Foot rests
47. Switch Access Switch selection
Switch site
software
48. Operating System Built In Features Sticky keys
Filter keys
Mouse keys
49. Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
50. Signaling Devices
51. Communication Devices Video Communication devices
Teletypewriters (TTY)
PC TTYs
Network TTYs
TTY/Carry-Over
Telephones
52. Examples of TTYs TDD- telecommunications device for the deaf; TTY Teletypewriter or Teletype, a typewriter with an electronic communication channel.
TDD- telecommunications device for the deaf; TTY Teletypewriter or Teletype, a typewriter with an electronic communication channel.