Edward S. Rosenthal President and CEO

Next Generation Technologies, Inc.

A Diversified Assistive Technology Consultancy

Located in Lynnwood, Wa., USA

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The Role of the Assistive Technologies Specialist

1. Have Appropriate Credentials 2. Have Appropriate Field Experience3. Member of a Team4. Develop a Well Defined Program

“A critical shortage of professionals who are qualified to provide specialized assessment and training in computer skills, as well as hardware and software installation, configuration, and customization services…” Anthony R. Candela, AFB Access World, July 2002

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The Assistive Technology Evaluation

1. Pre-Consult- Stated Objective2. Medical Status and Info- stated restrictions (if any)3. All Stakeholders Present4. Practical Review and Hands On Assessment if Possible

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The Written Evaluation

The right type of information, the right amount of information, in the right format…

…with a clearly stated anticipated outcome, and any ‘open issues’.

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Common AT Categories

• Mobility• Blind/Low Vision• Deaf Hard of Hearing• Cognitive• Learning Disability• …others

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Products to Be Demonstrated

• Display Management– ZoomText, AI Squared, Manchester, Vt.

• Speech Recognition– Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional,

Nuance Communications, Burlington, Ma.• Hands Free/Vision Free

– JSay Pro, T&T Consultancy, Stoke-On-Trent, U.K.

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Products to Be Demonstrated (cont’d)

• Hand Free Mouse– Vivo Mouse, Vortant, Chapel Hill, NC

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A Good Friend of Mine Once Said…

“I’m just trying to make the most of who I am just like everyone else.”

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Contact Information:

• Edward S. RosenthalPresident and CEO, NGT, Inc.

edward@ngtvoice.com

425-744-1100 ext. 15 www.ngtvoice.com

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