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Assistive Technology Resources for Fieldwork

enTECH @ Spalding University

Enabling full participation in life Information for you to share Support from afar Access

EMPOWERING Your FW Success

Objectives

You will utilize device loan services of ATRC’s in Commonwealth

You can provide presentations on Assistive Technology Resources at your Level II fieldwork sites.

Consumers across Kentucky and the U.S. can access/obtain Assistive Technology and DME

Session Outcomes

Let us first ask – what is technology

What is Assistive Technology

Technology

Technology Defined

The application of scientific knowledge, especially in business and industry to solve problems …

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2G1U6U3zh8

AT Continuum

The “Tech Act”

AT Centers

Advocacy

Funding

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The KATS Network

http://www.katsnet.org/

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AT Resource Centers (ATRCs)

Hickman

Carlisle

Graves

Ballard

Fulton

McCracken

Crittenden

Union

Livingston

Hopkins

Webster

Caldwell

Lyon

MarshallTrigg

Calloway

Christian

McLean

Henderson

Muhlenberg

Daviess

Allen

Logan

ToddSimpson

BarrenWarren

Hancock

EdmonsonButler

Grayson

Breckinridge

Meade

OhioLarue

Hart

Hardin

Bullitt

Jefferson

Monroe

MetcalfeRussell

Cumberland

Clinton

Marion

TaylorGreen

Nelson

Adair

Washington

Shelby

Spencer

Trimble

OldhamHenry

Lincoln

Casey

Mercer

Boyle

Woodford

Franklin

Anderson

Garrard

Jessamine

Scott

Owen

Campbell Kenton

Gallatin

Harrison

PendletonGrant

Pulaski

McCreary

Wayne Whitley

Laurel

Madison

Fayette

Rockcastle

Clark

Owsley Jackson

Estill

Powell

Montgomery

Bath

Lee

Menifee

Mason

Bracken

Fleming

Robertson

Nicholas

Lewis

Clay

Knox

BellHarlan

Leslie

Boyd

Morgan

Carter

RowanElliott

Greenup

Lawrence

JohnsonWolfe

Breathitt

Perry

Magoffin

Letcher

Knott

Pike

Floyd

Martin

Carroll

Boone

enTECH*Louisville*

KATS Network Coordinating Center

*Louisville*

Redwood Rehab Center*Ft. Mitchell*

Bluegrass Tech Center*Lexington*

Carl D.PerkinsRehabCenter

*Thelma*

Western Ky AT Center*Owensboro* Bourbo

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enTECH & AT4ALL

AT4ALL is the Online Loan Library for KY.https://katsnet.at4all.com/welcome.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eYVIFJqs4g

[email protected]; 859-246-2185. Walt works out of the OVR office in Lexington

Assistive Technology Device and Tools (KATs Categories)

1. Vision2. Hearing3. Speech Communication4. Learning, Cognition and Developmental5. Mobility, Seating & Positioning6. Daily Living7. Environmental Adaptions8. Vehicle Modification and Transportation9. Recreation, sports and leisure10. Computers and related equipment

Group Activity

Magnifiers Raised Line paper for writing Large Print Reading Material Books on Tape Intel Reader Screen Readers iPhone/iPad Accessibility features iOS6 and later

◦ White on black, Large Text, Speak Selection, Zoom – 3 fingers/double tap, Voice Over –full featured screen reader

MicroSoft Accessibility Features: ◦ Magnifier, Narrator, Speech Commands, Touch Screen,

etc.

AT for Vision

Looktel Money Reader Looktel Recognizer Ariadne – GPS Read2Go –bookshare Light Detector Voice Brief – text to speech Text Grabber Vission Asst. Silver Surf (Large button browswer)

Apps for Vision

Phone Amplifiers Speech to text – Dragon on iPhone Hearing Aids Amplifiers FM and Loop Systems Close Captioning MicroSoft Accessibility Features for Hearing

AT for Hearing

iSpeech – text to speech soundAMP R Subtitles EARS (ear–machine)

Apps for Hearing

Picture Symbols – such as PECs Communication boards Sign Language – American Sign Language Switches with voice recorders Simple AAC single/multi level voice output

such as Big Mack & Tech Talk 8. Dynamic Display Systems such as

Dynavox and Tobii. Eyegaze technology (Tobii & Dynavox)

AT for Communication

Speak It-text to speech Proloquo2Go – AAC Tap to Talk iCommunicate – visual schedules iPrompt – visual schedule Naming TherAPPy Go Talk Now

Apps for Communication

Kansas Learning Strategies: Concept Enhancement Routines

IntelReaders Software – such as, Co:Writer, Inspiration,

ModelMe, MeMoves, ClaroRead, Kurzweil 3000, Talking Fingers,

LiveScribe Smart Pen Apps: I Write Words, Dexterity, Adapted Plan

Books –EIEIO, Counting Money, Mad Math, Everyday Skills (social), Feelings, Pictello, See Touch Learn,

AT for Learning, Cognition and Developmental

Ariadne (GPS) Apple Maps – voice turn by turn directions Move and Sit (Sensory) Therapy Ball Wedge Rifton Chair Power Chairs Pillows, Supports and Wedges Versaform position pillow

AT for Mobility, Seating and Positioning

Modified eating utensils AT Reacher Button Hook: http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1byAvzvcbA NeaterEater:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVjU3jfKHAc&feature=PlayList&p=2BD9FAD9B5BE2FE7&index=0&playnext=1

Apps: Notify Me, CoCal, ReQall, Up by Jawbone, & FaceTime

AT for Daily Living

X10 – inferred controllers Powerlink for radio, lights, etc. iPads

◦ Belkin WeMo Switch◦ Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion

iPhone◦ Verizon Home Control Mobile App◦ Phillips In.Site Wireless Home Monitor

Philips Hue Connected Bulb – iPhone or iPad Philips Wake-Up Light for iPhone and iPod

AT and Environmental Adaptations

KVR http://ovr.ky.gov/programservices/rehabtech/ Driver’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation:

Frazier Rehabilitation Newburg (Suzanne Farnan-Maddux)

Wheelchair Accessible Vans & Handicap Vehicle Conversions

Vehicle Modification and Transportation

Adaptive Sports Gardening Tools Adaptive Bikes

Recreation, Sports and Leisure

MicroSoft and Apple Accessibility Features: Universal Design

Touch Screens Eyegaze Access Switch Access Tecla Shield – switch iPad access Pererro by RSL Steeper - switch iPad access Alternative Keyboards, big keys, alphabetical vs.

qwerty, color contrast, one handed Adapted Mouse Eyegaze Access Technology (Tobii, Dynavox &

EagleEyes)

Computers and Related Equipment

enTECH and our partners