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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.
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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